precipitously
- a word derived from precipitous.
Example Sentences
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The market for kids’ vintage clothing has heated up precipitously over the last few years, perhaps hitting a boiling point in January when an Eeyore romper from the ’90s sold for over $3,000 on EBay.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Even with scant evidence of sustained negotiations, Trump's post led US stock market futures to rally and global oil prices to drop precipitously.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Gold and silver prices fell precipitously in light of the hawkish shifts observed in most major banks—including the RBA and the Fed—Maybank says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Both dropped precipitously as the economy emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and housing prices shot up.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
At the top of the mountain, the road dropped precipitously and swung back and forth until it bottomed out into a long, narrow valley.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
