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cogency

[koh-juhn-see] / ˈkoʊ dʒən si /


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The play echoes this ever-important sentiment but with far less cogency on an American stage.

From Los Angeles Times

I was reminded of the unorthodox style of Jane Bowles’ “In a Summer House,” a play I’m fond of but one you probably haven’t seen for reasons of cogency and coherence.

From Los Angeles Times

Fuller, who died last fall, created such an impressive range of Black and white humanity in “A Soldier’s Play” that the work has lost none of its cogency and sting.

From Los Angeles Times

The surprising cogency of the words offered a telling peek into the conservative worldview.

From Seattle Times

Tall, handsome and with a roguish charm, Bo seemed to enjoy the challenge, answering questions with wit and cogency.

From BBC