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curmudgeonly

[ker-muhj-uhn-lee] / kərˈmʌdʒ ən li /








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Matt Roush is “rooting for Gary Oldman to finally be recognized for bringing ‘Slow Horses’’’ Jackson Lamb to curmudgeonly life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

It’s neither a full-on curmudgeonly condemnation of Gen Z stereotypes — avoidant, anxious, narcissistic, polyamorous — nor an enlightening investigation of them.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

A curmudgeonly teacher at an exclusive boys' school in the 1970s reluctantly finds himself having to look after a group of students who aren't able to return home for the holidays.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

Thousands of Berkshire shareholders will remember the curmudgeonly quips Munger offered while answering questions alongside Buffett at the annual meetings.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

It was the cantankerous, curmudgeonly talk show humorist Jean Shepherd who entranced him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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