steeper

Example Sentences

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The cost for Nikki, though, is significantly steeper.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Although Pratt now appears to have a chance at making the runoff, the poll showed he would face a steeper climb in potential November runoff scenarios with Bass or Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The figures sound a warning ahead of midterm elections on pressures that American households are facing as steeper gasoline prices squeeze budgets and a boost from tax refunds fades.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The law also requires drug companies to pay a steeper 340B discount when they raise the price of their drugs faster than inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It doesn’t seem like much of an incline, but slopes feel a lot steeper to your legs and your lungs than they look to your eyes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison