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sharply
Derived word form of sharp

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Ukraine is a major supplier of grain and the cost rose sharply after Russia's full scale invasion in 2022.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Their experiments revealed that Menin levels dropped sharply in the hypothalamus as mice grew older.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

For one thing, the Iran conflict could end soon and cause oil prices to fall sharply.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The levy, which the Ukrainian government and industry say has already sharply reduced steel exports to the bloc, is designed to narrow the carbon-cost gap between EU producers and foreign competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He turned a corner sharply and nearly collided with two men clad in blue.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray