Words in the News: Hike

Amazon is facing a revolt from small traders after announcing plans to impose fee rises on third parties who use its network to sell goods in the UK and across Europe. Full story >>

VOCABULARY
A hike is a sudden or large increase in prices, rates, taxes, or quantities. • Tax hikes have caused a nationwide black market for cheap illicit cigarettes.

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