sharp
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Indonesian assets have experienced a sharp selloff recently, driven by a loss of investor confidence and concerns about domestic policymaking and external uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He noted that investors had been piling in recently, with a sharp reduction in gross short positions — a bearish stance — combined with fresh buying of long or bullish positions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It was not the first time either Briggs or Murphy had taken positions that aggravated members of their parties in legislatures that have taken sharp turns to the right.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
He had round glasses, and he was lean, sharp rather than soft, with heavy eyebrows and a handful of freckles.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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