sharply
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Prices of products made from oil derivatives, such as plastic resins and chemicals, also rose sharply.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Researchers found that it happens because friction between individual rice grains drops sharply when forces are applied rapidly.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Oracle’s earnings report after the bell don’t look promising for the markets tomorrow: Shares of the cloud platform provider were down sharply in the wake of a mixed earnings report this evening.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He was still in a tunnel, but it was wider, and twisted sharply to the right.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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