spike

Example Sentences

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The U.S.-friendly leaders in those two nations faced mass demonstrations over corruption and the rising cost of living last year, even before the current oil-price spike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They wrote that they see global oil demand falling by 1.7 million barrels per day year-on-year in the second quarter because of the spike in the prices of refined products.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Husband also criticised Fifa for allowing tournament prices to spike.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Business owners like Larry Cowit -- who inherited and runs his family's Madison Avenue Furs -- are celebrating a sales spike.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In his frustration Matthias swung the spike at the lock.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques