acute
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Issues around neutrality are likely to become particularly acute as OpenAI is expected to list publicly as soon as this year and competition ramps up with its AI peer Anthropic.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The production slowdown has been especially acute for behind-the-scenes craftspeople who make up the bulk of the entertainment industry’s middle-class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
So everything he is doing now is about legacy, and with a malignant narcissist who knows that he may not be long for this earth, the danger that comes with those realizations is acute.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The problem is an acute shortage of housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
I felt an acute pessimism at the back of my throat when they were together.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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