steep

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“Economic problems persist in any scenario, but escalation is worse,” Alston notes, adding that the cost to the global economy would be steep.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Tower for $200 million, a steep drop from its $632-million valuation in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts said the gains were likely lifted by the end of strikes in the health care industry which led to steep losses in February.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. stocks climbed nearly all the way back from a steep morning selloff to end the day mostly higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

They were off, heading down the terrifyingly steep incline, picking up speed with each passing second.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el