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Noun
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But Lanegan turns out, despite his initial bout of laconism, to be forthcoming, even charming.—
Jim Greer,
SPIN,
10 Apr. 2022
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Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) included detailed instructions for pickling, emphasizing the importance of achieving the perfect balance of crispness and flavor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some methods heat your slice but leave it soft and chewy, while others bring back the crispness of the crust.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tendrils hang loosely in the front, it's pulled to different levels of tautness around her head, and the ends splay out, creating a too-cool-to-care look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Jan. 2026
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What mattered more than his terseness was that Norris was allowed to land a few meaningful blows against the usually untouchable Lee, who stars as Tang Lung, a fighter summoned to defend a restaurant owner menaced by a crime boss.—
Chris Klimek,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Assisted by the low, somber strings of Oliver Coates’ score and the clean, crisp brightness of Judith Kaufmann’s lensing, Volpe directs with much the same simplicity and moderation, toward a pitch-perfect ending of wholly disarming terseness and economy.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lighton presents it all with unvarnished honesty, allowing the tension and humor to bloom in the clash between Skarsgård’s forthright Scandinavian brusqueness, and Melling’s awkward British charm.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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With off-putting brusqueness, the acupuncturist sticks needles into my head and left leg, leaves the room—and appears to forget all about me.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with a local reporter, Emerald once summarized the philosophy behind the blockade with perfect succinctness.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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These emails don’t have to be very long — succinctness is your friend.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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Appreciated over time and sometimes delivered with abruptness.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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While acknowledging that Nairobi will feel economic pain, particularly from the abruptness of the decision, Nzomo, the former ambassador, said the city’s status remains secure.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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