astute
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Each piece reads like a finely crafted essay, enriched by astute literary references and poignant observations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Hollub was regarded as a talented petroleum engineer but she was less astute as a financial manager.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
His century against Pakistan was sensational, his on-field leadership tactically astute, but throughout he has looked England's only world-class frontline batter.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
In awarding Mr. Neil, the Pulitzer board praised his “one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural criticism.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
“Attentive, astute, an active listener. It’s what has made you such a good servant, Ekon, and it’s what made Asafa weak.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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