As a result there was a sharp rise in local business.

But the sharp rise this year has put pressure on the administration to act.

The company said it could not account for the sharp rise in the stock.

He added that the market may be near its bottom, even if it is not ready for a sharp rise.

The chief reason for economic growth since last summer has been the sharp rise in exports.

The company's chairman said he knew of no development to account for the sharp rise in the stock.

But a sharp rise in interest rates would literally hit home.

The sharp rise in food prices this year makes the situation worse.

The 1990's brought a sharp rise in art photography prices.

Another sharp rise in oil prices was all but ignored.