acerbic
Example Sentences
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Aoki commissions the acerbic Jack to find and return his painting discreetly: “Nose around. Be a bit of a pest. There’s no one better than you to do that.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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
Nuzzi built her career covering high-profile political figures with a mix of insider access and acerbic reporting, a combination that has made her both influential and controversial.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025
Given Herzog’s rather acerbic attitude toward the news media, it is surprising to find him approaching the coming hegemony of artificial intelligence with a measure of wait-and-see reserve.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
There were a million things she could say in acerbic response, of course, but Dimple still hadn’t ruled out asking to enroll in Insomnia Con if the opportunity presented itself.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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