acerbic
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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
Craig Revel Horwood, acerbic as ever, called it "flat footed", and Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr crashed out with the lowest score this evening - at 27.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
In previous administrations, Defense Department officials — including the acerbic Rumsfeld — would hold regular press briefings, often twice a week.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
But there was no evidence that Lombardy, known for his acerbic tongue, was antagonistic toward Bobby.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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