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acutely

[uh-kyoot-lee] / əˈkyut li /
ADVERB
sharply
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Confronting the grief in unvarnished form might sting, and perhaps acutely.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“California is the state where the supply pinch is being felt first, and I would say most acutely, and it’s flowed through all the way to the street,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The actor is acutely aware of the precarious nature of his profession though.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

For the first time, growers in one of California’s most acutely water-stressed areas have to reveal how much groundwater they are pumping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Suddenly I’m acutely aware of how small this space is and how loud the train wheels sound against the tracks, and I wonder if people will hear me if I scream.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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