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rise

[rahyz] / raɪz /








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The recent sharp rise in oil prices could help restore some lost revenues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Assuming prices don’t rise much more, the worst may be over for stocks, creating some opportunities for bargain-hunting.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

One mum told the BBC the rise was a "massive help" in dealing with the rising cost of living, while charities have described the move as a "gamechanger".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Fuel is generally among the biggest costs for an airline, which means profits take a hit when prices rise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Then there was a flooded forest with hundreds of black tree trunks, and I imagined they were the same I had seen rise beyond Togbe’s village in all their living glory.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo