surge

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“When the stockpile is stressed, as it was after Ukraine and then now with Iran, any surge in need leads to a backlog as they try to replenish,” McGinn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Some colleges reflect this surge: At Hampshire College, Pace University and Smith College, more than one in three students claim a disability, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Krinsky observed that the ETF lost most of its value before closing in December 2020, while the Dow Jones Coal Index has seen a massive surge since the ETF’s closure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Notice the surge in volume the very next week in April 2025, which recorded a bullish counterattack candle and marked the depth of the long cup base.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Natalie tried pushing past it all and escaping through the open wall at the back, but the storm surge was too strong.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz