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skyscraper

[skahy-skrey-per] / ˈskaɪˌskreɪ pər /
NOUN
tall building
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Rock climber Alex Honnold, a California native, has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The elevator gave rise to the skyscraper and reshaped how people live and work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Among the latest to snag a skyscraper is fund manager Capital Group, which has agreed to pay about $210 million for the 55-story Bank of America Plaza atop Bunker Hill, where it has offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In another viral example, an X account posted an AI video appearing to show Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper collapsing in a cloud of dust.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The top of the skyscraper was lit up as usual, but the lights seemed to be malfunctioning.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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