steep rise

collocation in English

meaningsofsteepandrise

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steep
adjective
uk
/stiːp/us
/stiːp/
(of a slope) rising or falling at a ...
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rise
noun
uk
/raɪz/us
/raɪz/
an ...
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(Definition ofsteepandrisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsteep rise

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A 7* is used to indicate the syllable on which thesteeprise, the defining phonetic feature of the upspeak intonation pattern, begins.
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This may be associated with asteepriseof the ionization and electrical conductivity t o that value appropriate to the luminous shock front.
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In para 2 a slight rise occurred between 1955 and 1958 followed by asteeprise.
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Even more important in explaining the change in emphasis here was thesteeprisein advertisements for women's clothing, which frequently used the capital as a point of reference.
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There is asteeprisein the proportions reporting severe disability, from 9 per cent at age 65-69, to 53 per cent at age 85-89.
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We show that over the past century there has been a steady and increasinglysteeprisein the incidence of presidential constitutions in this heartland of parliamentarism.
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This month, the world price began a new and increasinglysteeprise, and this has begun to be reflected in retail prices.
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There has been asteeprisein the cost of financing those necessary developments and equipments.
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I know they are gross trading profits but, nevertheless, they show a verysteeprise.
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That represents asteepriseduring the post-war years.
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Now we have thesteeprisein the car tax.
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I think it is obvious that during the last 12 months there has been asteeprisein costs of goods and services.
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Thesteeprisein unemployment during the past nine years must provide a strong case for special help.
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Yes, there was asteeprisein productivity in 1981, but it had been preceded by a very steep fall in 1980.
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We have also been told of thesteeprisein costs, which has meant an average rise of approximately £147 per house since 1935.
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I want him to pay attention to thesteeprisein imports in the first quarter of the year.
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They promised a particularlysteeprisefor those remaining at school after the statutory leaving age.
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In fact, at the five-yearly intervals there is asteeprisein the contribution.
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