spike

Example Sentences

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Well, there’s an energy price spike domestically and a severe one for countries more reliant on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“There have been times when the fuel price was $80, $90 per barrel, but that was many years ago, and it didn’t spike as rapidly,” Jindel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The spike exceeded California’s homeless student rate, which rose by 16% for the same school year from 246,480 to 286,853.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Right now, many consumers appear to view the latest spike as temporary," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone