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sharp

[shahrp] / ʃɑrp /


ADJECTIVE
sudden
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK










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But ever since March, his listening data “shows a sharp and measurable decline in counted streams, despite continued listener activity,” as detailed in the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As anticipated, the spike in energy prices with the war in Iran inflated the value of exports, and more than made up for a sharp pull back in volatile gold shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The market’s brutal Friday selloff was a sharp departure from its recent gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Shares of Micron Technology were climbing on Monday morning as investors warm back up to the memory trade following a sharp chip-sector selloff on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A sharp rap at the door makes my breath catch in my throat.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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