Example Sentences

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The self-funded billionaire has “a very high hill to overcome, and the challenge gets steeper and steeper as we get more data from the counties,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But the historic pattern flipped during the pandemic, and price increases became steeper than decreases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The figures sound a warning ahead of midterm elections on pressures that American households are facing as steeper gasoline prices squeeze budgets and a boost from tax refunds fades.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

However, Target executives and Wall Street analysts noted that consumers were still cautious and said the company was facing tougher comparisons for the year ahead — as well as steeper expectations from investors.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

It’s like running along the side of an icy hill that gets steeper at every step.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins