surged
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In the early 1970s, more than 60 percent of employment in Africa was estimated to be informal, but it has surged to nearly 83 percent in recent years, according to the International Labour Organization.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Analysis by BBC News found the cost of attending the UK's major festivals has surged over the past decade - rising above the rate of inflation.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Copper prices surged to a fresh record on the London Metal Exchange, as mounting concerns over mine supply and the prospect of potential U.S. tariffs sent buyers scrambling for the metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Demand for data centers, which house the computer systems powering artificial intelligence and the internet, has surged as AI use has ballooned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
As it surged closer, Razi saw something droop out over the side.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
