as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
don't expect much information or friendly chitchat from the short-spoken villagers
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Adjective
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This massage gun is equipped with seven different massage head attachments to provide pin-point precision, blunt pressure, and everything in between.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Jan. 2025 -
Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nintendo has finally revealed its new console, debuting the Switch 2 with a short video that went heavy on visuals but light on information.—
Ash Parrish,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kimbell’s abrupt retirement was greeted positively by investors, who sent shares of Ulta up 3.9 percent to $448 in after-hours trading on Monday.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The abrupt shift can be quite violent, as both dry ice (composed of carbon dioxide) and regular ice (made of water) become much weaker and begin to break.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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