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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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The P/E ratio has dropped because the EPS denominator has been soaring.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

I put Bill Conti’s soaring “Gonna Fly Now” on repeat during the drive home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

It cautioned of "a shortage of food supplies and soaring prices, making access to even a single daily meal a dream".

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Canva also reportedly cut its own internal valuation amid soaring AI expenses related to the roll out of new products.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

With his popularity soaring after the War of 1812, Jackson ran for president in 1824, hoping to succeed President James Monroe.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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