meteoric

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The metal’s meteoric rise, analysts say, had been supported less by rising industrial demand or lack of supply, and more by speculators betting on a shifting global order and growing distrust of the U.S. dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn won his second straight tournament on Sunday to take his meteoric rise in the ancient Japanese sport to new heights.

From Barron's

But even with online shopping’s meteoric rise over the past two decades, in-store purchases still make up more than 80% of all retail sales, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

His meteoric rise has not been without controversy.

From BBC

And prices are projected to continue their meteoric rise.

From The Wall Street Journal