sharply
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With most users waiting two years before seeking help with mounting debt, Campbell expects that reported rates debt will increase sharply as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Shares initially fell sharply but closed with a 0.2% gain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Bond yields have been moving sharply higher, indicating the market is concerned about the Fed’s readiness to react to high inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
China’s new pledge to buy more American farm products helped send soybean, corn, and wheat prices sharply higher Monday, reviving hopes that U.S. agriculture exports could rebound after collapsing in 2025.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
‘Good girl,’ she said in a way that reminded me of Mama so sharply it stung my eyes.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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