acute
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Wambach noted that record low water levels on the Rhine river present an acute risk to German economic activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Northern Health Trust said the decision for the move was to ensure a safe, stable and sustainable service and added that Causeway would continue to be an acute hospital with a 24/7 emergency department.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In June, Australia's government reported six cases of acute liver injury linked to products labelled Retatrutide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
UWM’s situation became acute in the latest quarter after the company took a $603 million loss related to interest rate hedges—essentially bets that pay off if rates fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
I can’t see Jason and Jess this morning, and my sense of disappointment is acute.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
Vocabulary lists containing acute
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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