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Scientists do not currently agree on exactly what belongs in that category, a problem Kennedy summarized with characteristic bluntness: “If you can’t define a problem, you can’t solve it.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

As the guarantors of European security, U.S. officials have long prodded European politicians on various issues—but usually behind closed doors and rarely with the bluntness of Trump’s diplomats.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

But Rashid’s bluntness and candour have also landed him in trouble.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2024

It’s these little gems of bluntness contrasted with tender moments of vulnerability that make the series resonate with authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2024

But somehow I can accept her bluntness easier than lying.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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