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incisive

[in-sahy-siv] / ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv /




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Until the end, he remained incisive in his analysis, generous with his time, and an invaluable resource, for those reporters who came after him.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

It "pulls off an incredible double feat: it succeeds as both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel," said Brown.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Epic novels like the 800-page “Anna Karenina” have fallen out of favor, replaced by short, incisive literature that mimics our digital lives.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Her writing has always been evocative and incisive, and her economical prose in this book possesses the same kind of rhythms she describes in the music, poetry, film or other art she illustrates.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2026

He put his hands on the table to steady himself, his incisive features melted, his eyebrows shot up, he laughed loudly.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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