spike

Example Sentences

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"And certainly over the last few weeks and months we've actually seen a spike to that."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

An upward move this week would mark the first hike since September 2023, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine beginning in February of the previous year drove an energy-price spike.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The spike marks a bright spot for the Chinese leadership as it struggles to kickstart growth following the pandemic and amid trade frictions with the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The spike dashes against Lala’s boots, though, breaking off against the tough material.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer