as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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Shares of Allbirds soared more than 600% on Wednesday’s news and were hovering nearly $18 in late afternoon trading.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Gasoline prices have soared as Iran’s regime seeks to survive by creating economic pain in the United States and the West.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Shot (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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