acerbic

Example Sentences

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Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism, citing selection "stuff-ups" and "shambolic" preparations, including a 3-0 pre-tournament series loss in Pakistan, for the embarrassment.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Nuzzi built her career covering high-profile political figures with a mix of insider access and acerbic reporting, a combination that has made her both influential and controversial.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

Ms. McGarr, who teaches at University of Wisconsin-Madison, is often acerbic about her subjects but notes that they were “awash in patriotic fervor at the same time that they were distrustful and cynical.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Craig Revel Horwood, acerbic as ever, called it "flat footed", and Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr crashed out with the lowest score this evening - at 27.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Warren Buffett had an acerbic partner, Charlie Munger, who evidently cared a lot less than Buffett did about whether people liked him.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis