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astute

[uh-stoot, uh-styoot] / əˈstut, əˈstjut /


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My astute stepmother leaned over and whispered to me, “Oh, dear.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

This was an astute analysis of United's most recent game as well as their team this year.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Marc's prediction: Clubs like Brighton are very astute.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Gepe made an astute observation: that my life-changing experience with “Cien Años” was not due to a single factor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

“Good point. How astute of you,” Grover burped.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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