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[surj] / sɜrdʒ /




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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

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

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

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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