blunt

Example Sentences

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Before then, there are ways to blunt the impact.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He was blunt in the way Marines tend to be.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Working from home when possible is one way to blunt demand and prices at the pump, the agency said more than a week ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He apologised after later returning, saying he had "been too blunt and extreme in my remarks, which hurt many people and made me neglect the responsibilities of being a public figure".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

There were many things in Ultima’s room that I instinctively knew I should not touch, but I could not understand why she was so blunt about the dolls.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya