sharply
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Shares of Applied Digital fell 5.7% to $38.55 after rising sharply to start the day.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Oil prices can gyrate sharply, so Fed officials prefer to look at a separate measure of inflation known as the core rate that strips out energy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The price of a teenager’s time changed, sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In her dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg drew sharply different lessons from the history of the civil rights movement.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing sharply
"My Brother's Keeper" and "What Price Loyalty?"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"It Happened in Montgomery"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
