steep

Example Sentences

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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

Tower for $200 million, a steep drop from its $632-million valuation in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

That’s where Church Street ended, as what had been a slight rise suddenly became very steep—too steep to sled after the snow fell.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson