skies

Example Sentences

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When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacuglar fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.

From Barron's

When a SpaceX rocket failure set the skies aflame over western Europe last February, no-one was sure if the debris was also polluting our atmosphere.

From BBC

Didn’t you try to kidnap Amelia Earhart out of the skies over the Pacific?

From Literature

Despite a wet and, in some places, snowy start to the week, Southern Californians can expect sunshine and clearer skies by Friday, with temperatures in the mid-60s by Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a wet and wintry start to the week, Angelenos can expect sunshine and mostly clear skies by late Thursday, with temperatures climbing back into the low 70s over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times