bluntness
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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
Their snobbery is juxtaposed with Carney’s friend and colleague Pepper’s unsettling bluntness and eyeball to eyeball stare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Overseeing the trial is Gonzalez Rogers, who has built a reputation for bluntness and efficiency in her courtroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
But Rashid’s bluntness and candour have also landed him in trouble.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
“Well, Richard Wright, here’s your speech,” he said with smooth bluntness and shoved a stack of stapled sheets across his desk.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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