incisive

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Complaints about kicking imagine England would do something more incisive and effective if they kept the ball in hand.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

This delightful production, directed with a sprightly touch by Robert Falls, who led the Goodman for 35 years, glitters with the incisive wit that was a hallmark of Mr. Greenberg’s writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

That was the culmination of an incisive City counter-attack and they pulled Newcastle apart again with another rapid raid in the 32nd minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

It’s hard to imagine anything similarly incisive or entertaining appearing in its pages today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

George, the child of Greek immigrants, was a man who combined a sympathetic nature with an incisive mind.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela