scathing

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Outsider art in every sense of the word, and laden with scathing political and social commentary, Purifoy’s installations morph and change in the elements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

On Friday, Judge Boasberg's order was scathing in its criticism of Pirro's office.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The writer Thomas Mann, “a conservative and a patriot,” chose exile, becoming a scathing critic of those who didn’t do likewise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in seeking to demote the retired Navy captain.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The New York Times and The Washington Post, two of the most widely read newspapers in the country, were scathing.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge