upsurge
Example Sentences
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The increased Israeli army operations followed an upsurge in Palestinian attacks in which at least 45 people have been killed, according to Israeli foreign ministry figures.
From Reuters
Many of the guests wore face masks, with Nigeria currently grappling with an upsurge in cases.
From BBC
Poland said recently that it has also seen a migrant upsurge.
From Seattle Times
The increase in walking rounds — some golf courses have seen an upsurge of 300 percent — is traced to the pandemic and the impact it has had on leisure pursuits.
From New York Times
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has faced criticism for going forward with the Olympics despite widespread public opposition, but has denied the Games caused Tokyo’s upsurge.
From Seattle Times
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