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soaring

American  
[sawr-ing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr ɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

  1. the sport of flying a sailplane.


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Etymology

Origin of soaring

First recorded in 1895–90; soar + -ing 1

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Residents have expressed anger as water supply issues cause misery for thousands of people across Kent during soaring temperatures.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

HP faces margin pressure from soaring memory costs, leading management to expect full-year results at the low end of their range.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Tariffs on Mexican food imports have also led to soaring prices, along with the conflict with Iran.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

But in recent years, it expanded its global footprint and shifted into data-center HBM chips, sending profits soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The ocean grew closer and closer, and then the flock was soaring above a sandy beach and out over the water.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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