steeper

Example Sentences

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Michigan and Ohio drivers saw sharp price drops, while the Hoosier State “experienced even steeper relief after the state temporarily waived both its excise and use taxes on gasoline.”

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

On May 1, engineers made another attempt using a combination of steeper drill angles, drill rotation, vibration, and spinning of the drill bit.

From Science Daily • May 11, 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

Hammack, too, pointed to the risk of steeper inflation in defending her decision.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The pine tree was only a few more yards, but the hill was getting steeper and slicker, and Grover wasn’t getting any lighter.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan