spikes

Example Sentences

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“Oil spikes don’t cause recessions alone — they detonate existing fragilities,” the Rapidan team said.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“Due to recent crime spikes in the area, we felt it was best for the safety of the students if security was heightened,” says Superintendent Cook.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas