catapult

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One of the standout issues of our time, the cost of living, is catapulted centre stage yet again, with every prospect of grim consequences for many.

From BBC

Contracts for diesel and gasoline deliveries next month catapulted even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conflict with Iran has strangled movement through the Persian Gulf and catapulted the price of a barrel of oil.

From Los Angeles Times

Murphy, who delighted fans with a walkabout in Centenary Square on his arrival at Symphony Hall, paid tribute to the viewers who helped catapult Peaky Blinders into a worldwide hit.

From BBC

She’d been the best Glitcher to ever grace the steps of the Academy, a fact that had quickly catapulted her up the ranks until she was named the first female commander in chief.

From Literature