spikes

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For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Stegosaurs were plant-eating dinosaurs that walked on four legs and are best known for the rows of plates and spikes running from their necks to their tails.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Holzer predicts the “new normal” for the VIX will range from 16 to 22 or so—with spikes in the 30s—as opposed to 8 to 12 in the pre-pandemic years.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

So he’s holding onto calls allowing him to take advantage of any spikes in oil prices.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Going home after practice, they waved good-bye to their coach as they slid their spikes on the sidewalk, astonished at the fire that sprang from their feet.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy