steeper
Example Sentences
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EVs, meanwhile, usually come with a steeper step-up in price.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a steeper rise to minus 27.8.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
But the Berkshire discount, negotiated by CEO Greg Abel, looked steeper than what was needed to sell the stock.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
As studios and theaters struggle to bring in casual moviegoers, the industry is capitalizing on those who will pay steeper fees for the ultimate picture and sound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The beach in the cove was white shingle, like the one behind me, but steeper, shelving suddenly to the sea.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
