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incisive

[in-sahy-siv] / ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv /




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He posits that all the various forms of our modern alienation are connected, drawing throughlines that are both preposterous and incisive as he shows his work.

From Salon May 22, 2026

Carla Arbez is a sharp, incisive fly-half - a lovely chip-and-chase score against Scotland showing her talents - and only Meg Jones has beaten more defenders in the championship.

From BBC May 16, 2026

Epic novels like the 800-page “Anna Karenina” have fallen out of favor, replaced by short, incisive literature that mimics our digital lives.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Simon Stone’s incisive production, first mounted in Aix, makes visual how the complex strands of the two stories wind together, mirroring the opera’s varied pacing.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

Just now and then he posted an incisive little farewell note in the Paris sewerage system, and it was delivered promptly to Dufarge’s boot.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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