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When the skyscraper where Rayburn and his family lives is destroyed in an explosion, Creasy attempts to regain his military prowess in his determination to protect Rayburn’s rebellious teen daughter Poe (Billie Boullet), who has been targeted by the terrorists.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The 175 Park Avenue skyscraper (aka Project Commodore) is slated for East Midtown, Manhattan, near New York City's famous Grand Central Station.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, Keiko Aoki—widow of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is parting ways with her bi-level residence spanning the Fifth Avenue skyscraper’s 33rd and 34th floors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Steel made from iron ore mined on Minnesota’s Iron Range built this country — from skyscrapers, to bridges and equipment used in both world wars.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The 175 Park Avenue skyscraper (aka Project Commodore) is slated for East Midtown, Manhattan, near New York City's famous Grand Central Station.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, Keiko Aoki—widow of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is parting ways with her bi-level residence spanning the Fifth Avenue skyscraper’s 33rd and 34th floors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Steel made from iron ore mined on Minnesota’s Iron Range built this country — from skyscrapers, to bridges and equipment used in both world wars.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skyscraper
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“Skyscraper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyscraper. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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skyscraper
noun
sky·scrap·er
ˈskī-ˌskrā-pər 
: a very tall building
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