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

So everything he is doing now is about legacy, and with a malignant narcissist who knows that he may not be long for this earth, the danger that comes with those realizations is acute.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

We were faster without our youngest and oldest, but now we were without deep roots, without the acute need to protect and make better.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline