spike
Example Sentences
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These inspections were introduced for all 18 obstetric units in Scotland, after an independent review that followed a spike in the deaths of newborn babies.
From BBC
It isn’t clear why the discount grew recently, except that the widening coincided with the recent spikes in volatility for gold and silver prices.
On Saturday, Rehmet did win it, in part thanks to a spike in support from the Latino vote.
From Salon
The ensuing barrage of requests—combined with spiking ticket presales—set off a dinner bell everywhere from small-town cinemas to major multiplex chains.
A midwinter heat wave has descended on much of the state and is expected to spike temperatures as much as 20 degrees above normal in the coming week.
From Los Angeles Times
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