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sheer

[sheer] / ʃɪər /
ADJECTIVE
almost vertical; very steep
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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She said the prime minister "through sheer hard work, bravery and determination, he transformed our party, rebuilt public trust and led us to the greatest election victory in my lifetime".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

When it comes to sheer robotics production capacity, China is unrivalled thanks to companies including Unitree and Agibot.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

That makes sense given the sheer scale of the company’s planned capital expenditures for 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

What stands out is the sheer size of the capex boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

But advancing age and sheer physical fatigue were only part of the answer.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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