The link reflects the dramatic surge of Japanese investment in the United States.

One result was a dramatic surge in the number of attacks.

From a tactical sense, Santorum's dramatic surge to near-victory was significant.

In 2011, the East Africa drought caused a dramatic surge in the camps' population.

The congress has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity internationally.

The dramatic surge reflects rising street violence in the 1980's.

I felt a dramatic surge coming on.

The result has been a dramatic surge in jobs, home building and retail sales, Mr. Scott said.

In the last part of the 19th century, a dramatic surge in immigration and rapid industrial growth took place in Boston.

Since 1994, when rent control was abolished, there has been a dramatic surge in rents throughout the Boston area.