Example Sentences

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Inevitably the hype and the hope around this Scotland team will skyrocket as they head for that date with destiny in Dublin next Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Theaters will become antiquated, and the demand for home theaters will skyrocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

If you have one very bad day with a fall, or a diagnosis of a chronic illness like cancer or kidney disease, your costs will skyrocket on Medicare Advantage, according to experts.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

“We need Gaza’s last remaining hospitals, shelters, markets and water systems to stay functional. Without them, hunger and disease will skyrocket, taking more child lives.”

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024