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acerbic

[uh-sur-bik] / əˈsɜr bɪk /
ADJECTIVE
bitter, sharp, or sour
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“Thanks for including me,” wrote Denise Dresser, known for her acerbic anti-government columns.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

I got banned on British radio back in the day because it was a quite an acerbic kind of satire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Gerko often posts acerbic barbs on LinkedIn about XTX’s rivals, making him an unusually vocal figure in the hush-hush world of computerized traders.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism, citing selection "stuff-ups" and "shambolic" preparations, including a 3-0 pre-tournament series loss in Pakistan, for the embarrassment.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

“Thanks so much,” I said, my voice acerbic.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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