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hike

[hahyk] / haɪk /




VERB
raise, increase
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The writer, actor, podcaster and aspiring ‘Prince of Christmas’ does brunch, goes for a solo hike, orders Postmates and catches up on the ‘Real Housewives.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The central bank's 25 basis point hike this week followed a 50-point lift last month, and another increase is expected at its policy meeting next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The ECB’s rate decision may signal future actions for the Federal Reserve, with traders seeing a 67% chance of a US hike.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“If inflation stays higher than expected, that could force the Fed to hike rates,” said Eric Stein, chief investment officer for Voya Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They disappeared from the Ranch about three years ago, after leaving for an afternoon hike around the perimeter.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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