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acute

[uh-kyoot] / əˈkyut /






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In the S&P 500, losses were particularly acute in materials and industrial shares, sending the broad index down 1.6% to its lowest close in five weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“There are already acute shortages in natural gas, and there are also shortages in fertilizer and helium. If this isn’t curtailed within six to eight months, you’ll see challenges,” Pyziur explained.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The analysis brought together evidence from 59 systematic reviews covering more than 50 acute pain conditions affecting both children and adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

After unleashing a superb backhand winner from an acute angle off the court, she broke into a broad grin and spread her arms out in a gesture that suggested she was surprising even herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The staffs insouciance may have reflected the infrequency of acute injuries.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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