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upsurge

[uhp-surj, uhp-surj] / ʌpˈsɜrdʒ, ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒ /


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The increased Israeli army operations followed an upsurge in Palestinian attacks in which at least 45 people have been killed, according to Israeli foreign ministry figures.

From Reuters

The lackluster figures reflect how far unions have to go to see an upsurge in membership, especially in a year of booming job growth.

From Washington Post

The unseasonably early upsurge in respiratory infections in Europe this winter and insufficient production capacity are the root causes of the shortages, Kyriakides said.

From Reuters

“We are seeing an upsurge of nurses that are saying, ‘We’ve had enough.

From Washington Post

But Pollet wants ESD to lobby now for state funds for that reserve, and he worries that ESD may be swamped again if the predicted slowdown leads to “an upsurge in claims.”

From Seattle Times