trenchant
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Since becoming the first US-born pope a year ago this week, Leo XIV's measured style has given way to a trenchant tone in an ongoing confrontation with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
He has trenchant critics, and potential rivals, but still has approval ratings of which most western leaders can only dream.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
When Mr. Hart discusses commanders and strategy his views are typically trenchant and insightful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
The humor is more direct — Barron can be very funny — but the debate is less trenchant.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
Nor martyr-flames, nor trenchant swords Can do away that ancient lie; A gentler death shall Falsehood die, Shot thro’ and thro’ with cunning words.
From Tennyson and His Friends by Various
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