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spike

[spahyk] / spaɪk /


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She credited the spike largely to World Cup travel and the much-anticipated opening of several D Line stations along Wilshire Boulevard, but June 2025 was also the agency’s lowest June on record since 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

"People are drawn to these stories," University of Exeter Classics lecturer Richard Kendall told AFP, hailing the sales spike as "fantastic".

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

This time around the heat spike looks set to be brief.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

In addition, we shouldn’t forget that oil’s recent spike comes on top of a private-credit market that has already been struggling.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

He licked his paw and smoothed a spike of fur near his ear.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

One of the study's most notable findings involved large, sudden spikes in EEG signals.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Based on previous price spikes during the early stages of the conflict, they say pressure to de-escalate would rise significantly if Brent approaches $120 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

They said a variety of deterrents, including spikes and vapour-releasing gel pods to discourage roosting, were used as a first port of call.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

New Yorkers were warned by state authorities that they "may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution."

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Then he was lifted and hurled by Coach Murphy toward the infield lights, his spikes silvered with false light, and Ben came down laughing and jubilant to Coach Murphy.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

In a social-media post after Kimi K3’s release caused a dip in U.S. stocks, Moonshot AI President Zhang Yutong wrote that the company’s annual recurring revenue spiked to a record high.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

But levels of fine particulate matter spiked sharply during the main show, leaving people watching from the south with an obscured view as smoke came billowing their way.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Indeed, Emanuel has looked at how various sectors perform after oil has spiked to more than 40% above its 24-MMA and then pulled back.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

When Mirabelle spiked a fever, it was she who spread a cold washcloth on her forehead, who pressed her lips to that little brow to test the heat.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

And, with the conflict in the Middle East escalating, the oil price is spiking again.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Auto insurance premiums have declined industrywide after spiking two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The cost of funding a long position in the S&P 500 is spiking alarmingly and investors should pay more attention to this warning sign than they are at present.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

His landing sent pain spiking up through his boots, all the way to his knees, while his bag stopped its fall right on his head.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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