: the act or process of soaring
specifically
: the act or sport of flying a heavier-than-air craft without power by utilizing ascending air currents
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The strikes have jolted markets worldwide and sent the price of oil soaring.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
After showing promising trial results in September, the company announced plans to file for US approval in early 2026, sending the stock soaring.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the war has caused widespread economic pain with the price of oil soaring and travel disrupted for thousands.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The rush in demand is sending prices for private jets and SUVs soaring, these people said.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
After showing promising trial results in September, the company announced plans to file for US approval in early 2026, sending the stock soaring.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the war has caused widespread economic pain with the price of oil soaring and travel disrupted for thousands.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The rush in demand is sending prices for private jets and SUVs soaring, these people said.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soaring. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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