steepen

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• Along the Leathad Riabhach gully, the Ben More Thrust steepens into a subvertical fault with gneiss to the NE and quartzite to the SW.
• As the slope steepens, warm, moist air overrunning the cold air is cut off and the precipitation coverage begins to rapidly decrease.
• After the first hour or so of gentle ascent through a lava flow the climb steepens.
• When LASIK is performed for hyperopia, the corneal surface is gently steepened by the laser.
• I would tuck the rear wheel in a little closer and steepen the seat tube angle, for compactness and to distribute a little weight to the feet.
• The common theory is that when yield spreads widen, which is when the so-called yield curve steepens, it suggests investors are optimistic about the strength of the economy. Yield Curve Signals Growth Ahead
• A fairly well-used path runs up alongside the Allt Coire an Dothaidh although higher up it becomes faint, and the final few hundred metres to the bealach steepen considerably.
• Shoreline edges can be steepened with a dragline to give the sides a 3: 1 slope and a minimum of shallow water.
• Then the road got worse, the shade diminished allowing the sun to beat down mercilessly, and the gradient steepened as the corkscrew twists became sharper and sharper.
• From the col, the ridge climbs and then levels out again into a tight area of mossy grass before it steepens appreciably into its final fling.