steep

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Kavanagh had never set foot in the state and part of his steep California learning curve was devouring as many newspapers — back when they abounded — as he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After a steep run-up in 2022, the S&P 500 energy sector was roughly flat until just before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts said the gains were likely lifted by the end of strikes in the health care industry which led to steep losses in February.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. crude prices surged 51% in March for their largest monthly gain since May 2020, when the easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures and steep production cuts by the OPEC+ cartel sparked an 88% rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Below them a steep, icy slope slanted downward.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong