acute

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And the fear of falling behind is acute in China, given the intense competition over jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Issues around neutrality are likely to become particularly acute as OpenAI is expected to list publicly as soon as this year and competition ramps up with its AI peer Anthropic.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The production slowdown has been especially acute for behind-the-scenes craftspeople who make up the bulk of the entertainment industry’s middle-class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The problem is an acute shortage of housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Drum, fascinated with his acute vision, walked to the edge of the aerie to watch young swallows in their nests in cliff holes across the river.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George