spike

Example Sentences

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It said energy demand could rise by as much as 800MW - higher than the 600MW spike during England's 1966 World Cup win.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The picture shows implied volatility increasing into a spike and then plunging, creating a sawtooth pattern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

While El Nino typically peaks between November and February, the resulting spike in temperatures typically comes later down the line.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“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

It had a short haft, a heavy head, a nasty spike on top.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin