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shoot up

[shoot-uhp] / ˈʃutˌʌp /














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When gas prices shoot up, people can find ways to ease the sting a bit, Yaros noted.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But she won't be able to justify it forever if the cost does shoot up further.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

United Airlines Holdings’ UAL 8.05%increase; green up pointing triangle Chief Executive Scott Kirby has warned that fares could shoot up as much as 20% because of war-related shortages of fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It says some of its members could even find themselves making a loss on diesel, which has seen its price shoot up particularly sharply.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Jinny wondered if maybe, as she grew, Ess would shoot up tall and angular, like Joon.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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