spikes

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For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The most consequential effects of the crisis, however, may not be the immediate price spikes around the world but the strategic policy shifts they prompt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"Agreements on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves are the likely outcomes, providing India greater insulation from sudden price spikes and shipping disruptions," Wadhwa said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They discovered spikes in carbon 14 that pointed to a sub-extreme solar proton event.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“See the spiny, spindly creature? A round ball with spikes? Like a rolling porcupine?”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes