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

The AI boom has driven up demand for servers but left Super Micro short of cash as it struggles to meet the spike in demand.

From Barron's • 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

He will gaze beyond the high brick wall, the red-tile rooftops, the spike of church steeples, the linden and chestnut trees.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti