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Meanings of upsurge in English

Catalan
pujada
Spanish
subida

A sudden forceful flow.

pujada
Usage of upsurge in English
1
Controlling this inflationary upsurge required stratospheric interest rates and an overvalued currency.
Reuters
2
Despite the upsurge in economic growth in 2014, Champagne consumption dropped again.
The Irish Times
3
There is an upsurge of influence of Italian-Americans in both political parties.
The new yorker
4
Lex swallowed a sudden upsurge of bile, but held out her hand.
Sushi for one?
5
In the upsurge of relief that buoyed Complain, he seized Vyann's hand.
Non-Stop
6
They were getting ready for a big labor upsurge the following spring.
The zinn reader
7
Anarchy and an Islamist insurgency onshore have fuelled the upsurge of piracy.
Reuters
8
An upsurge of rat-sightings was one of the side-effects of the boom.
The Irish Times
9
The children sit in silence, waiting for the next upsurge of anger.
The Guardian
10
He was suddenly seized by an upsurge of bitterness toward his mother.
The blood spilt
11
The result would an upsurge in political risk in the region.
Reuters
12
Authorities have long been concerned that an upsurge in violence could suppress turnout.
The Guardian
13
THE upsurge of interest in Celtic spirituality is a sign of hope today.
The Irish Times
14
Whatever the reasons for the independence upsurge, financial markets have suddenly taken notice.
Reuters
15
The deepening financial crisis caused an upsurge in commercial bank assets.
Reuters
16
Recent weeks have seen an upsurge in activity around the issue.
The Irish Times
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Translations for upsurge
Catalan
pujada
Spanish
subida
Upsurge through the time
Upsurge across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare