steep
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Steep drawdowns in recent weeks from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the federal government’s emergency supply of crude oil, have rattled some economists and investors.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Steep declines gave way to a bounceback this past week, but underlying worries remain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Steep valuations in tech account for today’s high valuations, and bulls say they’re warranted by the sector’s tremendous growth and margins.
From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025
Steep housing costs in the state are pushing more people into poverty, with housing the single largest cost in most family budgets, the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
“There’s a passage there. Steep and twisty at first, a runnel through the rock. If you can reach it, you’ll be safe.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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