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On the other hand, as even the Globe editorial endorsing Moulton acknowledged, Markey still seems like “the picture of sharpness and vigor.”

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

"The sharpness of the wrinkle turned out to be much more important than its overall size," Iyengar said.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

Yes, there are love triangles, "mean teens" and scandals, he said, but the show is missing the "sheer sharpness of the movie", making it "an unusually sluggish teen drama".

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Chaplin is a master sentimentalist, but not averse to occasional sharpness: The moment the film’s boatload of immigrants sees the Statue of Liberty is followed by an official roping them off like cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

“Why, what’s the matter with you?” asked Miss Havisham, with exceeding sharpness.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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