steepens

the hill steepens as we climb higher.

the learning curve steepens in advanced courses.

the road steepens near the summit.

the pressure steepens when deadlines approach.

as the conversation deepens, the topic steepens.

the slope steepens, making it harder to walk.

the intensity of the workout steepens over time.

the competition steepens as more teams join.

the plot steepens, revealing unexpected twists.

the risk steepens in volatile markets.