blunt

Example Sentences

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He was blunt in the way Marines tend to be.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Working from home when possible is one way to blunt demand and prices at the pump, the agency said more than a week ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He apologised after later returning, saying he had "been too blunt and extreme in my remarks, which hurt many people and made me neglect the responsibilities of being a public figure".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The U.S. is now flooding the Middle East with counter-drone systems to blunt attacks from Iran’s Shaheds, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The sinister blunt head moved in a lazy rhythm, its forked tongue flickering endlessly in and out, the round bead-like jet eyes never leaving his for an instant.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques