Example Sentences

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But the differential has been positive since the very tail end of 2020, and has spiked significantly since mid-February.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s the humidity, which has spiked to over 80%, that has them feeling ready to keel over between sets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The rate of pupils missing school has spiked near to where people rioted for several nights in Ballymena, the education minister has said.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

Even as the Lakers’ offense has spiked over the last seven games, they’ve done it while still being in the bottom half of the league in three-pointers attempted and made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

“He has spiked the gun, I am certain,” observed Captain M—.

From The King's Own by Marryat, Frederick