rocketing
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But a critical mass keeps the theory alive and rocketing around the internet.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Nothing will slow the object down, like the atmosphere would do here on Earth - and nothing will prevent the estimated million kilograms in debris from rocketing up into space.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Do they want one that now includes Elon Musk’s newly listed company with a rocketing valuation, or one that doesn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
EasyJet's board on Monday repeated that it considered the bid "highly opportunistic" given that its share price had fallen and its losses increased after the Middle East war sent jet fuel costs rocketing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
A wonderful red dragon reared across the green cover, its claws outstretched, a shaft of flame rocketing from its mouth.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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