sharp words
Example Sentences
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Nasrallah’s speech contained, as expected, sharp words against Israel but did not appear to suggest that a bigger war was imminent just yet.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024
While spending a near-eternity trying to open a bottle with his hook, he trades sharp words with spectators.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023
She signed off with sharp words: “Consider this my noisy exit.”
From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023
The Malian prime minister had particularly sharp words as well for the U.N.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022
And after more sharp words, that crab and its leg were put into our sack.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
