intense

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The tariff should be seen as a warning for more intense competition between the U.S. and China’s biotech and pharma sectors, he says, noting that China has developed into a biopharma innovation hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“When we look at that really intense seller’s market that we had when rates were very low and homes were moving very quickly, sellers didn’t have to necessarily do those types of things,” Lautz said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"It was noted that intense military action is leading to serious negative consequences not only regionally but also globally, including in the areas of energy, trade, and logistics," it added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Quick cuts between Charlie, Mike and Rachel suggest their admissions are intense but relatively innocuous — things that can be laughed off and chalked up to childhood immaturity.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But I turned it into an intense quest to beat Jonah, just like Celia predicted I would.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison