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steeper

  • comparative
    of steep.
    steep
    adjective
    having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
  • a word derived from steep.
    steep
    adjective
    having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.

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A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected a steeper fall of 0.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

But if prices remain high for an extended period, households still face steeper bills.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

All three have said since the meeting that they favored raising rates now in order to forestall the possible need for steeper hikes later.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Rocket Lab posted a per-share loss of 8 cents, a steeper loss than the 6 cents analysts had expected.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

In the other was a much narrower and steeper flight of steps that led upward, to the attic.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood