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
"Agreements on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves are the likely outcomes, providing India greater insulation from sudden price spikes and shipping disruptions," Wadhwa said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
They discovered spikes in carbon 14 that pointed to a sub-extreme solar proton event.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
A globalized U.S. airline would be a diversified powerhouse, less susceptible to localized fuel spikes or domestic recessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The damp grass along the edges of the paths was dotted with spikes of mauve bugle, and the sanicles and yellow archangels flowered thickly.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
