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sheer

[sheer] / ʃɪər /
ADJECTIVE
almost vertical; very steep
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




Example Sentences

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In addition, the sheer scale of the potential offering could draw capital away from smaller deals, leaving the broader IPO pipeline more vulnerable.

From Barron's

“Most of the money and most of the neo-primes are actually software first,” Thornton said, adding that automation, autonomy and advanced software is needed to match the sheer scale of Chinese manufacturing.

From Barron's

Though, he does say he can understand why some people might be turned off by the sheer excess of it.

From BBC

The sun was setting, illuminating the badger’s sheer silhouette in a halo of fiery light.

From Literature

So, a mix of bottle and luck got them to the big showdown against Denmark where sheer class and never-say-die took them the rest of the way.

From BBC