spike

Example Sentences

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“There have been times when the fuel price was $80, $90 per barrel, but that was many years ago, and it didn’t spike as rapidly,” Jindel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Typically Weekend 2 is cheaper but prices will spike after everyone talks about Weekend 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Much of that is bound for Asian countries, which have seen energy flows abruptly dry up, as prices spike and supplies shrink.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Speaking on Wednesday, Anthony Albanese said the conflict had driven the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history, and households were already feeling the strain.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He will gaze beyond the high brick wall, the red-tile rooftops, the spike of church steeples, the linden and chestnut trees.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti