spike

Example Sentences

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“I had to prop myself against this foam spike in front of my colleagues and friends, and then have Winona come up and chop my head off, which was incredible,” Bower says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They highlight that the U.S. consumer-price index data for May will be released on June 10, an increasingly pertinent issue for investors amid a spike in energy costs caused by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

They are hit hard when interest rates spike, especially if their balances are high, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Cryptocurrencies tend to thrive in an interest-rate-cutting environment, so an inflation spike and growing odds for a Federal Reserve rate increase are unhelpful.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I move my hands, and a second too late I realize I’ve let go of the spike.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas