blunt

Example Sentences

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Together they create warmth that feels dimensional rather than blunt.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 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

Many countries use a mix of subsidies or price caps to blunt the impact on households and businesses, although this has a fiscal impact, Aviva Investors says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

This was a large red-gold Labrador retriever, a young dog with all the heritage of his sturdy working forebears in his powerful build, broad noble head and deep, blunt, gentle mouth.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford