[noun] ~ (in / of sth) a sudden increase in the amount or number of sth; a large amount of sth:
- a surge in consumer spending
- We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand.
- After an initial surge of interest, there has been little call for our services.
- following the surge in US troop numbers last year (BBC080411)
posted @ 2008-04-18 17:26
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