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acutely

[uh-kyoot-lee] / əˈkjut li /
ADVERB
sharply
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Confronting the grief in unvarnished form might sting, and perhaps acutely.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

As a single parent, Porter argues she is acutely aware of gas and grocery prices — as well as higher-stakes consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

They are acutely aware of what is at stake.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“California is the state where the supply pinch is being felt first, and I would say most acutely, and it’s flowed through all the way to the street,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Once in the yard, she was acutely aware of the thudding.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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