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

“The role is ill-defined by design,” said Kanekar, whose advisory business has seen a surge of interest from organizations looking to replicate the Palantir model over the past six months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’ve seen that there has been a sudden surge of death. The sea smells different—thinner, weaker.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell