skyward
Example Sentences
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He stood on his hind legs and threw his head skyward, howling like the possessed monster they thought him to be.
From Literature
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Embassy staffers and dependents evacuating, airlines suspending service, eyes in Iran warily turning skyward for signs of an attack.
From Los Angeles Times
“When stocks are blasting skyward, even the most steadfast can be sucked into the updraft. When they are cascading downward, keeping one’s cool is almost impossible.”
From MarketWatch
Llewelyn asked, his eyes skyward at the two shadows trapped on his head.
From Literature
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Flames licked skyward as he gazed down at the town.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.