In the mid-1770s the country was intoxicated by a great surge of political energy.

As the cell door was opened Susan felt a great surge of relief.

With a great surge of effort, she plunged the knife into his back.

How tidy it all was, he thought with a great surge in his heart.

Still, moving companies have not enjoyed any great surge in business.

Be my woman, Ranec said, as a great surge built.

"I haven't seen any great surge in business ties with China."

Damon felt the knowledge sink into the old man's mind in one great surge of pain.

Watching the trio turn and leave his office, he felt a great surge of relief.

This gave us a great surge of confidence in ourselves.