sky-high

Example Sentences

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New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He celebrated the affair wearing a spectacular getup largely sourced from Colombian fashion designer Adriana Kanal of KNL Style: padded, black-and-white wings over a latex vest, a fishnetted top and sky-high platform boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There are also sky-high maintenance and staffing expenses, which may inhibit even the wealthiest buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

As sky-high entry costs price many people out, malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels, using techniques experts say represent a "new normal" for major events.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Obviously my father had let his hopes go sky-high, but since I wasn’t the one sitting in jail, I kept my mouth shut.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen