mince

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Appointed by George W. Bush, Judge Leon is no activist liberal, but he doesn’t mince words when he sees an abuse of the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Mickey Rourke did not mince words when asked by TV host Piers Morgan about fellow actor Tom Cruise and the box-office numbers for ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Round-faced Edouard, a fast-talker, did not mince his words in describing his years of "torment" within the ADF.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

General Steyn and the commanding officer stood by her, but I did not mince words.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela