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acute

[uh-kyoot] / əˈkyut /






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“There are already acute shortages in natural gas, and there are also shortages in fertilizer and helium. If this isn’t curtailed within six to eight months, you’ll see challenges,” Pyziur explained.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Overall, the evidence does not support routine opioid use for acute pain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

After unleashing a superb backhand winner from an acute angle off the court, she broke into a broad grin and spread her arms out in a gesture that suggested she was surprising even herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The issue is acute enough that local Moscow-installed authorities have had to launch a special hotline to assist them.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He was conscious of the judge's acute logical brain.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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