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hike

[hahyk] / haɪk /




VERB
raise, increase
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Jakarta also gained as the rupiah strengthened following a surprise rate hike by the Indonesian central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“If inflation stays higher than expected, that could force the Fed to hike rates,” said Eric Stein, chief investment officer for Voya Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But Isaac Stell, investment manager at asset manager Wealth Club, said an interest rate hike is "the most logical conclusion from today's data combined with last week's blow-out jobs numbers".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Voters have not rejected a sales tax hike in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Twenty miles a day, I’d have to hike much faster.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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