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hike

[hahyk] / haɪk /




VERB
raise, increase
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On Monday, UFU president William Irvine said farmers were facing a "crunch" situation with fuel, energy and fertiliser costs all facing a hike.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Ajinomoto’s using its leverage to hike prices when supply is stable could damage customer relationships, a risk it doesn’t seem inclined to take, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The hike up is super easy, but there’s a field of flowers that you walk through to get to the viewpoint where everyone takes pictures overlooking the beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Cooper believes the European Central Bank is the one most likely to be forced into a rate hike in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“On the hike, I’ll lead the way, and Gary will bring up the rear, to make sure there aren’t any stragglers,” Mr. Hodge said, grinning to make it seem like a joke.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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