sharply
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(r) in an aggressive manner
- she was being sharply questioned
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(r) in a well delineated manner
- the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
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(r) changing suddenly in direction and degree
- the road twists sharply after the light
- turn sharp left here
- the visor was acutely peaked
- her shoes had acutely pointed toes
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(r) very suddenly and to a great degree
- conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
- prices rose sharply