as in upheavals
a rapid or sudden increase
a recent upsurge in crime The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The geopolitical upheavals of recent years have added urgency to his work.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Transparency rises, and duplicate work drops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Upsurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsurges. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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