succinct
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"A waste of our time", and perhaps the most succinct reaction: "meh".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
He seeks to liberate Sondheim’s reputation from the encrustation of myth and to demystify his relationships, while offering a succinct analysis of his achievements.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
The correct and succinct answer, I would argue, is no.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
He answered several questions with a succinct “I’ve got nothing for you on that.”
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
It has all the qualities we admire in language: it’s handy, succinct, and economical, and everybody knows what it means.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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