steep

Example Sentences

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Casanova fell 500 feet on Monday while hiking Devil’s Backbone, a sharp ridge with steep drops on either side, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times

The steep gains become even more impressive considering Western Digital’s market capitalization of $60.2 billion.

From Barron's

The trains and buses that take tourists to the ancient town have steep ticket prices and can be highly lucrative for operators due to its limited accessibility.

From BBC

The steep gains become even more impressive considering Western Digital’s market capitalization of $61.4 billion.

From Barron's

Weeks later the Hillside Federation appealed the department’s decision, arguing the project was too far down a dead-end road that is too steep and narrow for fire trucks.

From Los Angeles Times