succinct
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Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion was succinct and direct.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
“If Congress intended to limit American citizenship to the children of those domiciled in the United States, nothing in the succinct language of the Citizenship Clause conveyed that design,” Roberts wrote in the majority opinion.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
I would add to that, in view of the memorandum of understanding about a peace deal with Iran, a more succinct replacement for the most terrifying words: “This time it will be different.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
When Rory McIlroy chatted to the great Jack Nicklaus for advice about the best way to defend his Masters title, he was given a succinct piece of advice.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
“I toldja: it come to ya!” he yells back in a succinct Southern voice.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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