curmudgeonly
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The overall vibe is reminiscent of a CBS sitcom featuring an older, curmudgeonly husband who has no choice but to indulge his younger wife.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
The 28-year-old son of iconic and curmudgeonly coach Bill Belichick, Steve was assigned to oversee a collection of established safeties — including Devin McCourty and Patrick Chun.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
It’s neither a full-on curmudgeonly condemnation of Gen Z stereotypes — avoidant, anxious, narcissistic, polyamorous — nor an enlightening investigation of them.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024
A curmudgeonly teacher at an exclusive boys' school in the 1970s reluctantly finds himself having to look after a group of students who aren't able to return home for the holidays.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023
That day, Bobby was not the old curmudgeonly Bobby: He was gracious, humorous, and willing to sign countless autographs.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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