caustic

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Lyrical saint Nick Cave was more caustic — notoriously so — when he shared how he felt about these boys of California’s endless summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

At this point, you just don’t like each other, which makes communication feel even more caustic.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Several people who have spoken with Warsh have been taken aback at the caustic nature of his criticisms of Fed leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Botanists chose sides and wrote caustic letters about each other.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann