Example Sentences
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But "the AI buildout is climbing onto a steeper section of track just as the gap between capital spending and internal cash generation narrows", he warned.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The decline , externalhas been steeper in inner than outer London.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
This means that your savings have a steeper hill to climb: a longer-than-expected lifespan can put considerable strain on even a well-funded plan, increasing exposure to market volatility, inflation, taxes and healthcare costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a steeper rise to minus 27.8.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The road narrowed and grew steeper, and our pace slowed a bit.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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