acute

Example Sentences

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While some trees are felled for infrastructure, officials justify removing others to tackle seasonal pollen allergies that are especially acute in spring.

From Barron's

Our need for solace is acute, and “Shrinking” is meeting it with an exceptional, timely arc about taking shelter in the communities we create.

From Salon

The fear is especially acute for those supporting a family and too young for Social Security and Medicare.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inside government, the level of frustration over what's happened in the past few days is acute, again.

From BBC

"There were financial scandals hanging over the LDP, and cost-of-living pressures were acute. This time, she has successfully distanced herself from that image."

From BBC