the stratosphere
noun
1
: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface
2
: a very high position, level, or amount
Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.
His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.
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The young director took home the coveted Jury Prize that year, which propelled him into the stratosphere.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The tactic that’s gained the most attention so far involves mimicking the way volcanic eruptions temporarily cool the planet by spewing sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, producing a reflective haze.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
The sheer magnitude of the eruption sent volcanic material high into the stratosphere, creating an ash cloud that blanketed the skies and dispersed across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The outbreaks on the Reykjanes peninsula, known as fissure eruptions, have not directly affected the capital city and do not cause significant dispersals of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruption.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The tactic that’s gained the most attention so far involves mimicking the way volcanic eruptions temporarily cool the planet by spewing sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, producing a reflective haze.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
The sheer magnitude of the eruption sent volcanic material high into the stratosphere, creating an ash cloud that blanketed the skies and dispersed across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The outbreaks on the Reykjanes peninsula, known as fissure eruptions, have not directly affected the capital city and do not cause significant dispersals of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruption.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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