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surge

[surj] / sɜrdʒ /




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Nearly 80% of the May advance was due to a surge in wholesale goods costs, which rose 2.8% month over month.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Bradenton, Fla., which offers easy access to Anna Maria Island, and Siesta Key, Fla., known for its white-sand beaches, both have seen a surge in search interest this year, according to Expedia.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The London-listed group booked a surge to nearly $2 billion in adjusted earnings in the division housing its oil-trading business at the start of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I surge through the streets to my house, racing the tears before they have a chance to fall.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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