acute

Example Sentences

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Cargoes are diverting from Europe to Asia, where the shock from the Persian Gulf is most acute and traders can earn a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal

The professional violinist and mother-of-three is one of millions of people who live with anxiety so acute it can impede their ability to function.

From BBC

She was an inpatient on an acute mental health ward called Aster.

From BBC

So far, the energy-saving proposals are most acute in Asia, which relies heavily on the Middle East for supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the conflict goes longer, the hit to GDP and inflation would be more acute, and some countries could be forced into recession or hyperinflation.

From Barron's