steep
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At a last-ditch hearing before the FHSAA, TFA acknowledged that it had improperly allowed transfers to participate but argued the punishment was too steep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Almost half of respondents cited the steep cost of childcare and 41% said they would want to move into a bigger house if they were to have children.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
This steep discount severely limits Strategy’s ability to issue new preferred capital to fund its Bitcoin purchases.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The European-inspired cottage features charming details like a steep roof and stone walls.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
From here they must turn due west again, climbing until they reached what looked like a steep cliff.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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