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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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Therefore, as memory incumbents look to add capacity to meet soaring demand, competition is rising, including from Chinese memory makers.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

A woman from East Sussex says she is having to take on extra work to pay for the soaring cost of her heating oil.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Nearly three and a half years into Sudan's unrelenting war, soaring costs and a nosediving currency have left people like Sawsan Mahmoud struggling to afford even the most basic staple -- bread.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

It dropped below the $4,000-an-ounce mark in late October, as soaring energy costs linked to the conflict raised expectations of further interest-rate hikes this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Kyle was yanked up off the ground by a hidden cable and hurled backward, soaring above the board.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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