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precipitous

[pri-sip-i-tuhs] / prɪˈsɪp ɪ təs /
ADJECTIVE
steep, falling sharply
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Car companies saw a surge in EV sales in the lead-up to the credit’s expiration, but a precipitous decline in the months following.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demonstrations began Sunday after merchants took to the streets to protest after a precipitous drop in the value of the rial, the country’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demonstrations began on Sunday after merchants took to the streets to protest after a precipitous drop in the value of the rial, the country’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

His predecessor resigned Monday after protests by merchants broke out over the precipitous drop in value of the rial, the country’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that marked the peak of Tagovailoa’s career—and the decline has been precipitous.

From The Wall Street Journal