Example Sentences

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Shares of Dell Technologies were rocketing higher Friday, following a stellar earnings report that echoed the strengthening opportunity for traditional computing in the artificial-intelligence buildout.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Up, down, left and right — mail missives were rocketing toward the center screen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Entering the final 500m, the Netherlands had a half-a-boat length’s lead ahead of GB and were rocketing towards the finish line.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

Many artists who might be unfamiliar in the auction world were rocketing past their estimates.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

Betty’s engine started with a snarl, and suddenly we were rocketing backward.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken