surge
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But a surge of stock sales is a phenomenon sometimes witnessed near the end of bull markets, as companies take advantage of investor exuberance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
A surge in parasitic disease cases that can cause a prolonged bout of debilitating diarrhea is prompting growing concerns from public health officials and questions from the public about the safety of fresh produce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Warsh, in prepared remarks released Tuesday, is set to vow that the central bank will rid the United States of the years-long "inflation surge."
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
In particular, the surge of investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure could continue to push up prices even if the Iran conflict winds down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In that moment, when everything stood still and the outcome was unknown and all of us were hopeful, I got this huge surge of love for Dad and Twig and Dari.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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If demand for computing surges further, or if the technology begins helping businesses improve productivity, growth prospects could rise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
"Tears arise from the pain and sorrow that surges within a person, and the world sees this truth," declared Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, rebutting US President Donald Trump's claim that these were "fake tears".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
For Kinshasa, the historical data could help identify new deposits and attract investment as demand surges for materials used in weapons, mobile phones and electric cars.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The case posed a clash between the government’s need to manage surges at the border and the moral and historical obligation to offer asylum to those fleeing persecution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
I try to ignore my surges of panic as he almost veers into streetlights or road barriers, and focus instead on the snow.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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South Korea’s Kospi surged over 5.0%, prompting the Korean exchange to briefly suspend trade of the index’s stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
China’s exports surged more than expected in June, defying forecasts of a slowdown and providing a vital boost to an economy still weighed down by weak domestic demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
MacIntyre, Lee and Fitzpatrick had shared the lead after the fog-disrupted third round, but it was Kim who surged from one back for a brilliant win.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
But the river was coming up to meet them, and suddenly the little boat came free from the grass and surged forward.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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Tuesday's purchase by an anonymous buyer highlights a surging market for dinosaur bones -- a trend that has drawn criticism from some paleontologists over the specimens going into private hands.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The fund was described by the Met at the time as "one-off funding" which had retrospectively covered the cost of surging officers into north-west London.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
At the heart of this surging demand are a few companies that manufacture the highly specialized parts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Shares of Delta Air Lines rose in early trading Friday, after the air carrier reported record second-quarter revenue and more than $1 billion in profit as travel demand remained strong despite surging fuel costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
His eyes swept the proud Prussian before him from the close-cropped hair on the sternly stubborn head, to the feet standing stiffly at attention—and there was a sudden glow of pure gladness surging through him.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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