rocketed

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Most space stocks have rocketed higher as the massive SpaceX initial public offering approaches.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

China’s economic growth over the past decade has rocketed it into second place, to just above 20% from around 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He immediately set about trying to shore up the economy by scrapping fuel subsidies that ate into the country's dollar reserves, but acute fuel shortages remain and inflation has rocketed.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"The costs in Jersey, especially with accommodation and food, has sky rocketed in the past decade and people are struggling to make ends meet," she said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Then everybody rocketed from their borrowed church hall wooden folding chairs to meet the next battle.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein