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In literature, "upsurge" is often employed to depict a rapid and significant increase in a variety of contexts. It conveys not only physical or material growth, as when population and construction activity rose after A.D. 1300 [1] or when economic power propelled self-assurance during the industrial revolution [2], but also the intensification of emotional or spiritual states, such as a surge in religious devotion [3], profound romantic passion [4], or even feelings of intense dislike [5]. The term further extends to breakthroughs and advancements—highlighting spikes in scientific research following World War II [6][7] and moments of cultural or technological transformation [8]—as well as addressing the resurgence of human sentiments like elation and gratitude [9] and the unstoppable flow of a spiritual force [10].
  1. The upsurge of population and the main construction activity in Bandelier began after A. D. 1300.
    — from Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico by Kittridge A. Wing
  2. The great upsurge of economic power in the period of the European industrial revolution led to increased self-assurance on the part of the Europeans.
    — from The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
  3. According to what has been related there is a tremendous upsurge, that is to say, many, many people have become devoted to Him....
    — from The Báb: The Herald of the Day of Days by H. M. Balyuzi
  4. He met a young girl, by name Amélie and felt a fresh upsurge of romantic passion.
    — from Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy by Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) Peyser
  5. Lee felt the upsurge of intense dislike.
    — from The Brain by Alexander Blade
  6. Following World War II, however, there was an upsurge in scientific research on the continent.
    — from The 2010 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
  7. Following World War II, there was an upsurge in scientific research on the continent.
    — from The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
  8. You see, with the big upsurge in automation years ago, it got harder and harder for a production-oriented economy to survive.
    — from Sales Talk by Con Blomberg
  9. And now as I have written down tonight's events I feel an upsurge of elation and deep, humble gratitude.
    — from The Brain by Alexander Blade
  10. Upsurge of Bahá’u’lláh’s impelling Spirit can not, will not, be stemmed nor impeded.
    — from Messages to America Selected Letters and Cablegrams Addressed to the Bahá'í's of North America 1932–1946 by Effendi Shoghi

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