acute

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And the fear of falling behind is acute in China, given the intense competition over jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

I can no longer count the number of mothers with whom I’ve cried, their distress so acute that all we could do was lace our hands together and pray silently through tears.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama