steep

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. stocks climbed nearly all the way back from a steep morning selloff to end the day mostly higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The stock market overcame a steep early slide to mostly finish higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Lee writes that “historically, steep declines are followed by V-shaped recoveries,” as he thinks the U.S economy is equipped to deal with $100 oil.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

When the leading plane suddenly made a steep descent, Zhenya swooped after him.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein