as in soars
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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Still, topping the central tower, which soars above the transept, has been a priority ahead of celebrations this June that will mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Connected Venus soars into your partner zone, ensuring that cooperation feels natural and fair agreements come easier.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals Eating larger meals packed with fiber can be more difficult for the digestive tract to break down, and increases the likelihood of gas and bloating.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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This increases processing costs and reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of the recycling program.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Shoots (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoots%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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