steeper

Example Sentences

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The latest decline was steeper than analysts expected, as a survey by the Wall Street Journal estimated a drop by 3.3 million barrels in the week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The cost for Nikki, though, is significantly steeper.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The costs to private insurers might be even steeper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Although Pratt now appears to have a chance at making the runoff, the poll showed he would face a steeper climb in potential November runoff scenarios with Bass or Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Down here the steps grew narrower and steeper, but the girl had run up and down them a thousand times and they held no terrors for her.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin