spike

Example Sentences

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Shell has already seen a boon from the spike in oil prices sparked by this year’s conflict in Iran and the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet barring a massive flareup in violence in the Middle East and another spike in oil prices, the latest bout of inflation is unlikely to get much worse.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Several hormones can spike in men when they become dads, including oxytocin, linked to better relationship quality; vasopressin, associated with emotional bonding; and prolactin, which promotes lactation in women and caregiving behavior in guys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Unions and employment experts have warned businesses to prepare for a spike in so-called "World Cup sickies".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As much as Lara and I don’t get along, I still feel a spike of guilt.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston