acerbic
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There aren’t many of them left, the Noo Yawk old guys, acerbic seen-it-all types who say “Getouttahere” and “It’s a fugazi” and “That’s how they getcha.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Remember, Trump can and does do warmth when he wants to, as well as acerbic.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Thanks for including me,” wrote Denise Dresser, known for her acerbic anti-government columns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Candid and unsparing with its author’s often acerbic views, “Miles” is a revelatory look at the man whose blazing ambition created the epitome of cool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
There were a million things she could say in acerbic response, of course, but Dimple still hadn’t ruled out asking to enroll in Insomnia Con if the opportunity presented itself.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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