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blunt

[bluhnt] / blʌnt /




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Commentators say Pope Leo was unusually blunt in his speech, which Biya - the world's oldest head of state - sat through without reaction.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to blunt the impact of climate change.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

The blunt answer is to take taxable distributions when you feel like it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

They say she was also exacting, demanding and blunt in her assessments of the work of others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Frankie’s blunt words shocked me almost as much as his description of the sweatshops.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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