In November, growth in the manufacturing sector, which was the hardest hit during and after the recession, surged to its highest level in two decades.

In 1975, the Chillicothe Campus' enrollment surged to its highest level with a 38 percent increase over 1974.

Violence against American forces surged last month to its highest level since the war began last year, with an average of 87 attacks per day.

Bolstered by a stronger-than-expected trade report, the dollar's value surged yesterday to its highest level in about two months.

Markets The dollar surged to its highest level against the mark in almost 10 months.

As if to complete the picture, the lights surged back to their normal level.

The dollar's value surged to its highest level in two months after the trade data were released.

At yesterday's auction of new three- and six-month bills, rates surged to their highest level in three years.

Gold surged to its highest level in four years.

The announcement sent G.M. stock surging to its highest level since early 1966, taking splits into account.