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acute

[uh-kyoot] / əˈkjut /






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"What we've discovered is a pathway that we believe plays a very important role for both acute and chronic itch sensation."

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Companies will eventually need to replace aging workers and train a new generation, economists say, particularly in blue-collar jobs where the demand for labor is most acute.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

However, some campaign groups say tackling illegal subletting will have "very little impact on the acute housing crisis."

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

According to an autopsy report issued by Montour County, Dickey was diagnosed with “exercise collapse associated with sickle cell trait,” rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He does, and the sudden silence is acute.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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