steeper

Example Sentences

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Cruise companies experienced steeper drops Thursday versus the S&P 500, which fell less than a half a percent.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

However, CoreWeave reported a loss of $1.40 per share, steeper than the FactSet consensus of 95 cents.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

However, the saving for lower earners is at most £40 a year, while rates are much steeper for higher earners.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Spirit Airlines is facing a steeper climb out of bankruptcy due to rising fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

On the other side of the walkway the hill got much steeper and led down to the river.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar