steeper
Example Sentences
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"As the mountain is rising, the glacier gets steeper and steeper, and it's inevitable that parts of it fall off."
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
All three have said since the meeting that they favored raising rates now in order to forestall the possible need for steeper hikes later.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Rocket Lab posted a per-share loss of 8 cents, a steeper loss than the 6 cents analysts had expected.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The researchers say, "This finding highlights the steeper challenge faced by deconditioned populations."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The bookcase was half open, and behind it was an even steeper set of stairs, only wide enough for one person.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
