First,the Labor Department reported a spike in the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits.

VOA: standard.2010.05.20

These reports document violations by Congolese security forces and various armed groups that occurred during a spike in fighting in North Kivu in October and November,2008.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

"I think history throughout the world, when it comes to law enforcement taking on organized crime, always shows an increase or a spike in violence as you confront them."

VOA: standard.2010.07.02

They connected the rail lines with a golden spike.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

Coming from the world's fourth largest wheat producer, this report contributed to a 25-percent spike in world wheat prices in July.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

The spike in complaints is partly the result of a new law that requires Japanese companies to report serious product-related accidents.

VOA: standard.2010.02.15

The increase appeared to be driven by a 1.8 percent spike in wholesale prices, largely due to higher energy prices.

VOA: standard.2009.07.14