: 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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Airspace closures across the Gulf region from late February, triggered by military strikes on Iran, forced carriers to reroute Europe-Asia flights around the conflict zone, adding hours to journey times and sending airfares soaring.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
That has sent prices of oil soaring.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The strikes have jolted markets worldwide and sent the price of oil soaring.
—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
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
That has sent prices of oil soaring.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The strikes have jolted markets worldwide and sent the price of oil soaring.
—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
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“Soaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soaring. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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