spike

Example Sentences

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Health officials are warning of a spike in measles cases across parts of the United States as anti-vaccine rhetoric gains traction, fueled in part by high-profile figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

From Salon

Vinyl enthusiasts rushed to buy original Zamrock records, which only exist in small numbers, and their value naturally spiked.

From BBC

He grew up with Christianity all around him, but has seen a spike in popularity for music and movies dealing with faith-based fandom.

From Los Angeles Times

Yields on Japanese government bonds have spiked in recent weeks on worries about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's budget discipline, while the yen has weakened.

From Barron's

These concentrations are often referred to as "spikes" or "mounds."

From Science Daily