spike
Example Sentences
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But while there have been spikes in infection, there has been nothing like the number of cases that were seen two years ago, when confirmed cases exceeded 500.
From BBC
The City manager's blood pressure spiked again when Semenyo shot tamely at Pope from a good position, but City survived the tense finale to keep the pressure on Arsenal.
From Barron's
Another potential beneficiary: mining-services companies that step in with extra crews and equipment when the price of a commodity suddenly spikes.
The spike in the GDP Price Index depressed measured real GDP growth, with nominal GDP having grown at a 5.1% rate in Q4.
From Barron's
There's plenty of laughs as teams of six serve, spike and block during the 20-minute matches, with rules that are a mix of indoor and beach volleyball.
From BBC
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