acutely

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This Catch-22 is acutely felt by U.S. partners and allies in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s acutely harmful to pregnant women, infants and children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

By the time the 14th Amendment was drafted, in 1866, every member of Congress would have been acutely aware of Brown’s trial, which had been held only seven years earlier.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Those same wealthy Americans own a larger portion of stocks, meaning they acutely feel the wealth effect when markets go down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

As she turned onto her back, Taisin moved, too, burrowing her head into Kaede’s shoulder, and Kaede blinked her eyes open, feeling suddenly, acutely aware of Taisin breathing so close to her.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo