steep

Example Sentences

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They now are grappling with absorbing higher fuel surcharges while trying to avoid steep price increases for customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. crude prices surged 51% in March for their largest monthly gain since May 2020, when the easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures and steep production cuts by the OPEC+ cartel sparked an 88% rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Lee writes that “historically, steep declines are followed by V-shaped recoveries,” as he thinks the U.S economy is equipped to deal with $100 oil.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I take a deep breath and start climbing the steep steps to the main building.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein