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acutely

[uh-kyoot-lee] / əˈkyut li /
ADVERB
sharply
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The effects of oil disruption are being most acutely felt in Asia, where multiple governments have had to take action to address fuel shortages.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The impact of the war is being felt more acutely in other markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

But Ratcliffe and United's board are acutely aware that they must get their next appointment right.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Developed in the 1970s, it has been widely used for decades because it is both highly effective at preventing weeds from growing and, acutely, very safe.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

But he was acutely aware of how many Americans hadn’t made it back.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge