spike

Example Sentences

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JetBlue ended its merger bid soon thereafter, and Spirit declared bankruptcy in November 2024, long before the Iran war fuel spike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Officials and industry reports indicate that the airline’s final breakdown was accelerated by a spike in operating costs tied to global energy market disruptions, alongside long-standing debt burdens that limited its ability to recover.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

In March, the CMA announced it would "step up" monitoring of petrol and diesel prices after the Middle East conflict caused wholesale prices to spike.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had told security officials to prepare for the blockade to last months, causing oil prices to spike.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I move my hands, and a second too late I realize I’ve let go of the spike.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas