| 单词 | bluntness |
| 例句 | But somehow I can accept her bluntness easier than lying. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z His question—and the bluntness of it—threw me. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “If we prepared our kids academically as we prepared them for winning the state championship, there is no telling where we would be now,” said former school board member Vickie Gomez with typical bluntness. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I feel bad when she looks slightly taken aback at my bluntness, her blond eyebrows arching up in surprise. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I’m stung at his bluntness, though by now it should be clear that he has no faith in me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Not from you, it doesn’t sound natural, and I like your old bluntness better.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all startled by the bluntness with which Bigwig went to the point. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The overall bluntness of much of my life, the enforced reality of it, kept me from completely believing in things like psychic abilities, especially those from animals or other possible fairy tales. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But I had no opportunity to be depressed by Delbruck’s characteristic bluntness, for the poliomyelitis congress was an unparalleled success. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Well, Richard Wright, here’s your speech,” he said with smooth bluntness and shoved a stack of stapled sheets across his desk. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Back then, “Tidal” lived somewhere between Morissette’s bracing bluntness and the ethereal poetry of Tori Amos. Perspective | ‘Tidal’ made Fiona Apple a star 25 years ago. Its success nearly overwhelmed her. 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z In his muted way, he remained, like Saltykov, a defiant outsider, and he nurtured a fondness for the bluntness of Russians, and Russian life. Paul Foote obituary 2011-04-05T17:45:40Z Kyoto’s famously polite residents began to express their displeasure with uncharacteristic bluntness. Kyoto Wants You Back, but It Has Some Polite Suggestions 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z He once told an interviewer, with syllogistic bluntness, “If I was an artist and I was in the studio, then whatever I was doing in the studio must be art.” Bruce Nauman, Art Provocateur, Returns. Are You Ready? 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z After reading the galleys in 24 hours, Ms. Witherspoon called her agent, sobbing, declaring it “the most beautiful book,” not least because of Ms. Strayed’s bluntness and her unconventional path. Reese Witherspoon Goes Against Type in ‘Wild’ 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z These images have an undeniable bluntness, but then so does a poke in the eye. Movie Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Back in ‘Sabotage’ 2014-03-27T22:49:41Z Buruma reports on Japan’s elegiac theatricality with a certain Dutch bluntness and the result is a book that is luscious and precise. Coming of Age as Performance Art: An Outsider in 1970s Japan 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z For all the bluntness of “Formation’s” lyrics, there’s a world of nuance in the song’s visuals that may have eluded many white male viewers. Dear liberal white guys: Before you offer your critique of Beyoncé’s “Formation,” read this 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Friedenberg, for all his directorial bluntness, made a film about complex people whose human impulses and desires and passions make them of interest in and of themselves. Jeff Nichols’s “Loving”: An Airbrushed Portrait of the Interracial Couple Whose Struggle Changed History 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Harry's bluntness perhaps allows Asta to trust him sooner than she might otherwise. When Harry met Asta: Syfy's kooky "Resident Alien" is a love story 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Not the most heartwarming gesture, to be sure, but you must admire its bluntness. A Rebellious Victorian Woman Rescued From History’s Shadows 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The dish’s heat speaks with the bluntness of a protester; you will pay attention. For Aladdin, a move in the right direction 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z He needs to realize that your bluntness is part of who you are. Apply some of your customer-service skills to your relationship 2014-02-28T01:45:59Z Perhaps her wartime and immigrant experiences gave her a depth that many of her American contemporaries lacked — a skepticism and impatience, and a bluntness. Deep Looking, With Vija Celmins 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The interesting thing about that scene -- played with unsentimental bluntness by Cryer -- was how it resonated. Why Charlie Sheen is still winning 2011-09-20T16:20:00Z Lee is a theatrical provocateur who addresses big topics with ironic bluntness, by embracing and subverting conventional wisdom. New on Seattle stages: Kafka, a poignant Passover, a statement made without clothes 2013-03-28T22:04:00Z It was a moment of bluntness during an event that generally preaches Latin unity as a mix-and-match international dance party: dozens of performances briefly interspersed with awards. At Latin Grammys, Suave Ballads, Raucous Emoting and a Rare Political Turn 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z A friendly colleague at the University of Minnesota described him as, “direct to the point of bluntness, critical to the point of skewering”; others were less charitable. The sugar conspiracy | Ian Leslie 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z For all their bluntness, Mr. Roche’s buildings can have their own kind of poetry. Critic?s Notebook: Turning a Rearview Mirror on Kevin Roche 2011-02-22T23:36:55Z The bluntness of these assertions is tempered by the easygoing melodiousness of Ms. Crow’s score. Review: Adding the Women’s Side to the ‘Diner’ Menu 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z The furious decisiveness of her Choleric in “The Four Temperaments” is currently definitive, and her Siren in “Prodigal Son” has an ice-cold sexual bluntness that astonishes. Critic?s Notebook: At City Ballet This Winter, You Could Sometimes See the Music 2011-02-28T23:15:07Z "I will say to anyone's face I am the best out there right now," she said in a recent interview, with typical bluntness. LA sisters Haim lead hopes of pop revival in 2013 2013-01-04T14:26:25Z You’re laughing at the unexpected bluntness, not at the line itself. London Theater: Divergent Takes on 'Much Ado' 2011-06-07T13:00:06Z Natalia’s problem is an exciting one but, stated as it is with unequivocal bluntness — “I think about sex all the time” — it also has the flavor of Freudian burlesque. The Patient Is Obsessed With Sex. But How Reliable Is Her Therapist? 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Rosenblatt too often goes for bluntness where nuance is needed, which gets in the way of human connection. Review: ‘Fruit Trilogy,’ Eve Ensler’s New Show, Brims With Outrage 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Eastwood's style isn't interesting; what is interesting about him, particularly in more recent movies like "Gran Torino," is his B-movie-style bluntness when it comes to social issues. 2009-12-11T03:16:00Z Timony says she was inspired by the directness of vintage recordings from Stax Records, wanting to blend the bluntness of old rhythm and blues with the aggressive nature of after-school basement shredding. Teen angst still afflicts Mary Timony in adulthood 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z In trademark Walters' bluntness, the veteran journalist demanded to know what Hostin was doing, then Walters revealed she too rewrote her questions to sound more like herself. "The View" paid tribute to Barbara Walters. What they said and didn't say 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z I found his bluntness surprising but also alluring. How I Fell for an ‘I’m the Man’ Man 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Her bluntness about the song’s origin felt courageous even then. Ryan Adams and the Perils of the Rock-Genius Myth 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z If “The Areas of My Expertise” reveled in the weirdness of the nearly true, “Vacationland” pauses at the strangeness of the ordinary, the bluntness of real-world circumstances. In ‘Vacationland,’ John Hodgman confronts surrealism of adult life 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z He speaks with the no-nonsense bluntness of a motivational coach. Dancemaker Bill T. Jones isn’t always sure art is useful. Here’s why he keeps at it. 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Ask him anything, and he will answer with all the bluntness of an axe. David Vann: 'I was filled with rage.' 2011-01-02T00:02:02Z King Louis cleverly insults the way he speaks French while complimenting Claire, mocking his English ancestry and the bluntness of his people. ‘Outlander’ Season 2, Episode 5: On Your Knees 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z The army’s commander, Agamemnon, has indeed been commandeering prizes of war, reducing the fair share of others, as Thersites claims; he has also been collecting concubines, a topic Homer’s Thersites handles with discomfiting bluntness. Trump, Troilus, and Cressida 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z “They’re giving his message of ‘we’re standing alone against the giant’ with a refreshing kind of bluntness — and a hint of defiant desperation.” In wartime battle over imagery, so far it hasn’t been close 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z He believes early Verdi operas often are played like late Verdi operas; in the process, the delicate bel canto style of the early works is replaced by a kind of verismo bluntness. The maestro tackles a masterpiece: Muti discusses his CSO 'Otello' 2011-04-06T15:44:00Z This is a death, even if you know it's coming, that is still shocking in its bluntness, suddenness and macabre comedy. Box Set Club: Six Feet Under 2011-08-16T14:09:07Z But even the most ardent fan could find its bluntness uncomfortably timely: In our build-that-wall moment, a story about a government-sponsored plan to cull poor minorities feels less like political satire than current-affairs commentary. Review: On Staten Island, ‘The First Purge’ Rages 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z But I’ll never be part of that club, and was startled by his bluntness. A Muslim American’s Homecoming: Cowboys, Country Music, Chapatis 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z I think you could benefit from some bluntness: You are having an emotional affair with this man. Am I an unconscious tease? 2012-09-07T00:00:00Z He paints a realistic tableau of police privilege, pragmatism, racial bluntness, street smarts, love of partners and loyalty to what they call the Job. Review: A Corrupt Cop Is Up Against the Wall in Don Winslow’s ‘The Force’ 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Sometimes bluntness was the best way to sell a movie. Horror, Horror, Read All About It 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z But to borrow Logan’s customary bluntness, the historical material he’s assembled is simply too much — and therefore not enough. Poetry’s Hanging Judge Tries On a Detective Hat 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z That same bluntness, of course, has alienated some people in his own party who agree with him on policy but don’t like his style. Trump has spurred hundreds of women to run for office. Guess what? Some are Republican. 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The cold austerity of the film’s title nicely suits the bluntness of its style and content, which pummel the topic in an extremely gratifying fashion. A Lifetime Movie Nails the College-Admissions Scandal 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Their cohesion, intense and unforced, comes across with articulate bluntness. Ambrose Akinmusire, Drake, the Roots, St. Vincent 2011-12-17T03:03:14Z He says he wrote “Down to Earth” with a “deliberate bluntness.” Why Fighting Fake News With the Facts Might Not Be Enough 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z There’s a satisfying bluntness to his expediency that complements Mr. Tatum’s guileless on-screen persona as he assumes the mantle, or rather the sweat-stained white tank top, once worn by Bruce Willis. Movie Review: In ‘White House Down,’ Channing Tatum Rescues the Nation 2013-06-27T20:33:58Z Songs like “Stupid Girl” used pop structures as they seesawed between electronics and power chords, while Ms. Manson exulted in goth-girl depressiveness or vengeful bluntness. Music Review: Shirley Manson Leads Garbage at Webster Hall 2012-05-23T21:58:49Z “My only thing would be to nail you a little bit more to the recording,” Lorde offered, with the bluntness afforded by a seasoned partnership. Lorde’s Work Here Is Done. Now, She Vibes. 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z And so Ms. Lee bares her personal pains for our sympathetic amusement, relating potentially sticky tales of schoolyard humiliation and bad breakups with a casual bluntness that keeps sentimentality at bay. | 'We?re Gonna Die': Amid Catchy Choruses, Personal Tales of Life?s Brutal Verities 2011-04-10T21:32:33Z We've all got to go sometime — excuse my bluntness — but unlike many who find themselves in the fictional Knickerbocker Hospital in the city of New York in the year 1900, this patient will live. 'The Knick' is a bloody trip back to 1900-style doctoring 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Here Letterman dispatches O’Reilly’s overheated rhetoric and political bluntness with mild, but devastatingly effective midwestern aplomb. 'Have you no decency, sir?': Vidal v Buckley and the art of killer comebacks 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Surveyed in 29 canvases and watercolors, her dappled fields, stripes and concentric rings of color bring an energetic bluntness and unencumbered joy to the usual refinements of Color Field and Minimalism. 10 Galleries to Visit in Chelsea 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Genuinely odd in its mixture of bluntness and indirection, screenwriter Angus MacLachlan's study in biblical temptation is saved from its own heavy-handedness by a fine quartet of actors. 'Stone': A vexing web of encounters between a fine quartet of actors 2010-10-14T20:39:00Z Although exhibited periodically over the years, these works — inspired by Baroque religious sculpture but favoring a plain-spoken, abstracting bluntness — look especially good here. Art Review: ?Testimonios,? Popular Arts at El Museo del Barrio 2012-02-09T23:48:36Z Mrs. Charles, with characteristic bluntness, added, “Most of the people who are protesting are not habitués of the park — they just don’t want to see change in Newport.” Doris Duke Memorial Plan by Maya Lin Splits Newport?s Old Guard 2011-11-28T17:30:08Z Some of Nice Reality TV’s best examples are imports such as “Tidying Up” because maybe we’re all tired of the American penchant for bluntness. Perspective | After decades of brawls and betrayals, reality TV has finally gotten nicer 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z His attractive qualities of bluntness and loyalty are offset by a propensity for passive-aggressiveness in his dealings with civilian authority and a dogmatic attachment to some pretty dubious ideas. Review: ‘War Machine’: Brad Pitt Has Met the Enemy. He Just Doesn’t Know It Yet. 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Here, Rasoulof delivers his diagnosis with a bluntness that is striking in its rage, if somewhat exasperating in its monotony. ‘A Man of Integrity’ Review: Fighting Dirty 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Camp is subtle and indirect form of humor, and we live in an era of bluntness. Bring back camp! Why “The People v. O.J.” and “The Get Down” point to its possible — and much-needed — rebirth 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Obama's vulnerable bluntness feels especially welcome right now. Michelle Obama is right about leaning in — and about marriage 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z But often it sounded as if she was singing over gooey background vocals, and the bluntness of her voice, one of her greatest gifts, was dulled. Music Review: Kelis as Dance-Club Diva at Santos Party House 2010-04-22T21:18:00Z “There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain,” she had warned her fellow Republicans in the first hearing, with her trademark bluntness. Perspective | Liz Cheney understood the assignment 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Admittedly, there’s only so much to be done with the bluntness of William Luce’s book. Review: ‘Sayonara’ Reimagines a Story of Cross-Cultural Love 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z As Skylar Grey, she’s still brooding, but her songs now also have the bluntness, electronic sizzle and rhythmic muscle of hip-hop; she also favors the higher, more cutting end of her vocal range. New Music: Skylar Grey, Okkyung Lee and Geoffrey Keezer on New Releases 2013-07-08T21:37:49Z Then the sustained torrent of emotion kept you from hearing the bluntness of some of her lines. Reviews: ‘Mies Julie’ and ‘Dance of Death,’ Love and Madness in Strindberg 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Writers use both levity and discomforting bluntness to get their points across. Ferguson Events Reverberate at One-Minute Play Festival 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z These will soon emerge, with such bluntness that the audience stays well ahead of the script, not to mention the police detective investigating the crime at its center. Theater Review: Steven Soderbergh Directs ‘The Library,’ at the Public 2014-04-16T02:00:01Z It’s a nice metaphor for the effort it takes to assemble the product known as Joan Rivers, but the bluntness of the images and her gaze are disconcerting. | 'Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work': A Comedian?s Life: Enter Talking or Mocking 2010-06-10T21:58:00Z So expect a fair amount of bluntness when Atheist TV gets rolling. Atheist TV Has Its Premiere, on Roku and Online 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z The acuity of the interviews is thanks largely to Truffaut, who has a director’s experience, a fanboy’s knowledge, and a critic’s offhand bluntness. The Book That Gets Inside Alfred Hitchcock’s Mind 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The eruptive “House by the Railroad” in particular also exemplifies a singularly American formal bluntness. Art Review: ‘American Modern: Hopper to O’Keeffe’ Opens at MoMA 2013-08-22T22:04:13Z The Academy Awards for the movies of 1988 were awash in bluntness, cruelty and acerbity. Uncouth, Cranky and Rude: Movies in 1988 Were a Far Cry From Today 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z She insists on bluntness, so give it to her. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Uh-oh, it’s time for the ‘as long as we’re being honest’ conversation 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z My colleague Nathan Heller, writing about the book, rightly zeroes in on Truffaut’s unique qualification to create it, saying that he “has a director’s experience, a fanboy’s knowledge, and a critic’s offhand bluntness.” “Marnie” Is the Cure for Hitchcock Mania 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z By the way, projections of Louise Oliver’s sketches and paintings are shown during “Helen & Edgar,” cityscapes and portraits drawn with the shimmering bluntness of an eternally untutored child. Theater Review: ‘Helen & Edgar,’ Edgar Oliver’s Solo Show, at Theater 80 2012-10-12T22:43:25Z You have to respect the bluntness of that one. Why Do the Oscars Keep Falling for Racial Reconciliation Fantasies? 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Boardwalk Empire is not the only show ever to kill its primary antihero in the finale, but the bluntness with which it did so speaks volumes. But did he die? TV's best and worst endings since The Sopranos 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z This tension between her bluntness and her anxiety has long been the engine fueling her charismatic, assured stand-up, the bedrock of her prolific young career. The Comic Nikki Glaser at Carolines on Broadway 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch sat before the House Intelligence Committee already speaking the language of diplomacy with its peculiar mix of calm, bluntness and symbolism. Perspective | Marie Yovanovitch’s eagles, sabers and U.S. flag spoke before her testimony began 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z Some lesser poems feature lines that teeter on the precipice of bluntness and cliché: “You’re contrary/You are the misfit/All along/Though you don’t think it/You are wrong.” Books of The Times: Philip Larkin?s Complete Poems, Edited by Archie Burnett 2012-04-09T21:28:30Z Apologies for the bluntness, but sweat is simply a by-product of all that heat. Clip joint: sweat 2010-06-23T16:21:00Z For his part, Mr. Fuqua, while not the world’s most subtle filmmaker, directs the action sequences with bluntness and clarity and effectively uses his star as an oasis of calm in a jumpy, nasty universe. Denzel Washington Exacts Vengeance in ‘The Equalizer’ 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Moriondo writes with a winning bluntness, both about her own shortcomings and the objects of her obsession. Chloe Moriondo and girl in red, Maestros of Growing Pains 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z But the bluntness and unapologetic crudity with which he tells his story are tremendously appealing. Hot Tracks: Summer’s Big Books on Rock, Pop, Soul and Jazz 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z But with characteristic bluntness, she disdained the term, preferring to call her working method “repetition.” Elaine Sturtevant, Appropriation Artist, Is Dead at 89 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The singer mingles tart observations and rueful backward glances in a voice that couches its bluntness in dreamy beauty. Sharon Van Etten learns how to share 2012-02-08T22:14:00Z Ms. O’Hara, now a five-time Tony nominee, spoke with the insight and occasional bluntness of a survivor of flops past and present. Hearing From the Women Who Made the Year’s Musicals Sing 2014-05-07T12:00:19Z The bluntness of institutionalized identity politics leaves him “feeling like a fraud, or worse—a minstrel show.” The Anxious, Unfinished Story of Chinese-American Assimilation 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z But “that’s where I get my bluntness. All my friends know exactly where they stand.” Reba McEntire never needed to be the best. She simply had to want it most. 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z On his own since the 1970s, as both producer and solo act, he has moved at whim among elegance and brutality, mystery and bluntness. Critic’s Notebook: Two John Cale Programs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 2013-01-20T23:06:32Z His bluntness might have been upsetting or unhelpful to others, but it was a quick chat that probably changed my life. ‘Our goal is to halve the male suicide rate’: why no-frills therapy works for men 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z All this said, I appreciated Orenstein's bluntness, especially around the role that parents must play. Great sexpectations: Peggy Orenstein's 'Girls & Sex' explores the thorny politics of teen sexuality 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z Senior military officers are speaking about the problem with increasing bluntness and expressions of regret. Obama pledges to end “scourge” of sexual assault in the military 2013-05-17T14:03:00Z “I’ve always been very self-believing and felt I was destined for stardom,” he said, with his trademark bluntness about what he calls “my almost foolish level of confidence.” Lil Dicky the Rapper Makes Way for Dave the TV Star 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Afterwards, reeling from his bluntness, we headed outside the hospital’s main entrance for some fresh air. The day we learned our son had a cleft lip 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z These works expand on the grandeur of nature with sly jokes, and they redesign its vistas into flattened shapes that keep elegance and bluntness in even balance. Art by Milton Avery, Joe Bradley and Chris Martin 2010-03-11T21:54:00Z “The New Jersey character — at least this part of Jersey — is straightforward, plain-spoken to the point of bluntness, though not at all unfriendly,” the poet August Kleinzahler wrote in his essay “East/West Variations.” Neighborhood Cheer: Big TVs and Flowing Taps 2010-12-23T22:35:49Z Soak exposes longings, fears, traumas and resolve — sometimes elliptically, sometimes with disarming bluntness. Review: Soak Exposes Fears and Resolve on Debut Album 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z The bar on “Bachelor” bluntness, however, is set very, very low, so Emily still utters more than her fair share of sentences lacking all content. Sleep with the hot one! 2012-07-10T16:30:00Z Some artists approach the unvarnished bluntness of the 1993 Biennial, with complexity. Why the Whitney’s Humanist, Pro-Diversity Biennial Is a Revelation 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z The singer’s bluntness and openness has been part of the band’s appeal, and Talbot is unafraid to share his struggles with addiction and depression. Idles Are Throwing a Post-Punk Revolution, and Everyone’s Invited 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Bare-chested or in a tank top for much of the evening, Rhodes walked with a hulking bluntness, and his baritone seethed with contempt. Review: Andre Previn's `Streetcar' makes it to NYC 2013-03-15T19:25:09Z Now we take for granted comedy that traffics in realism and bluntness, that feels a little subversive. 25 Years Later, It Turns Out Phoebe Was the Best Friend 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z But it’s the bluntness of his original chorus — which is prefaced by Mr. Iglesias singing, “I don’t mean to be rude” — that got the song noticed in the first place. On the Pop Charts, Singing the Unspeakable 2011-03-15T16:00:06Z It explains some of the record's bluntness – every track is full of incident, and most incidents are mixed to a similar level, so at first the songs hit you as unresolved slabs of babble. Animal Collective: Centipede HZ – review 2012-08-23T14:31:01Z And as our hero forges into the lawless unknown, that bluntness becomes its own weird kind of poetry. Perspective | The year’s best rappers sounded ahead of their time. Literally. 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z “My books tend to be page-turners with dysfunctional family relationships at their hearts,” she says with characteristic bluntness. Janelle Brown on taboos, motherhood and her novel 'Watch Me Disappear' 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z Inspired by African art — to which he introduced Picasso — he almost single-handedly revived European sculpture with a new bluntness and distortion of form. Art Review: Matisse at MoMA: Carving With Color 2010-07-15T16:01:00Z Mr. Reed’s music had that room: a lot of repetition, empty spaces, terseness, intuition, blankness, bluntness, talking as singing. Critic’s Notebook: Billy Joel’s New Year’s Eve Concert at Barclays Center 2014-01-02T22:33:44Z As a filmmaker, Mr. Lurie cannot hope to match Peckinpah’s lyricism, but he strikes a decent balance of bluntness and subtlety. | 'Straw Dogs': A Remake of ?Straw Dogs,? by Rod Lurie - Review 2011-09-15T22:30:47Z Some of it has to do with the bluntness of the message. Chris Janson’s “Drunk Girl” and the Ever-Dropping Bar for Male Behavior 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z But where Arbus was often merciless in her work, Mark showed empathy in pictures that mingled bluntness with grace. New art photo books explore the famous and 'unfamous' among us 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z There is, of course, the monosyllabic, Anglo-Saxon bluntness of it, a grunt clamped between consonants. Ivanka Trump, Samantha Bee, and the Strange Path of an Ancient Epithet 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark captain's bluntness. 2010-02-10T17:42:00Z Ruhl describes these concerns with her distinct bluntness: “The effect of the still face on children, the psychologists proved, is, in a word, bad.” Review | Playwright Sarah Ruhl lost a vital part of her self, but her story is one of acceptance and hope 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z This signals the program’s efforts to elevate bluntness to a type of style. “Wanderlust,” Reviewed: Toni Collette in a Self-Help Soap Opera 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Always he is a calming, quiet presence among a cast who rarely hold back on saying what they feel with passion and bluntness. Brian Reed went to “S-Town;” all he brought back was this profound and unforgettable story 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z My first reaction was to laugh but then I was suddenly taken aback by the pure bluntness of his attitude to sex. Teenagers, it's OK not to have sex 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z But this project boasts something that film didn't: The participation of Durst, who sat for more than 20 hours of interviews with Jarecki and speaks with often jaw-dropping bluntness about his past. Director Andrew Jarecki talks of getting to know 'Jinx's' Robert Durst 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z But it also suggests — in ways that remain disarmingly subtle until it slides into sledgehammer bluntness at the end — that these good country people aren’t as frank with themselves as they think they are. Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ Preserves a Classic While Adding Punch 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z The initial U.S. text shocked many diplomats with its bluntness in stating Israel has a right to defend itself and demanding Iran stop exporting arms to militant groups. Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z His bluntness and reputation for a photographic memory may clash with Exxon's insular culture. As oil majors cast shale nets, Texas oilman Sheffield made Pioneer the prized catch 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z But supporters have called them the product of a refreshing bluntness, and further proof that he offers something different from politics as usual. Meet the brash, controversial former surgeon shaking up Taiwan’s presidential race 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z I think what made him truly unique in the industry is this combination of bluntness, honesty and integrity. 'Black Godfather' director Reginald Hudlin on Clarence Avant: 'His effect is literally immeasurable' 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z To some degree, that bluntness is also borne out by the casting, even if the performances themselves are exquisite. Review: 'Passages,' a beautifully acted romantic triangle, has major Sachs appeal 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The bluntness keeps the film from approaching greatness, although history buffs and genre fans might appreciate a World War II story told from a unique, non-Western perspective. Review: Propulsive and risky, 'They Cloned Tyrone' is just what you want from young filmmakers 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Grybauskaite earned a reputation as the “Baltic Iron Lady” for her resolute leadership and bluntness, particularly regarding Russia. NATO summit host Lithuania is a small country with a loud voice, especially when it comes to Russia 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z The contest is often between the nuances of scientific inquiry and the cocksure bluntness of pseudoscience. Column: Sorry, Joe Rogan: Scientists should never 'debate' anti-vaccine quacks. Here's why 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Its fantastical concept works in metaphor just the same way it works in fact, as it reminds us with proud bluntness. The Outsize Genius of ‘I’m a Virgo’ 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Mrs. Timmins carried out that edict with charm and occasional bluntness, saying that she quickly discovered the value of phrases like “no comment” and “for background only.” Pamela Turnure Timmins, press secretary to Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z It’s not exactly subtle as biblical metaphors go, but Mungiu knows that bluntness can have its uses. Review: ‘R.M.N.’ is a must-see Romanian drama — and a Christmas movie like no other 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z If there’s no degree of bluntness up to the task of enlightening him, then unfortunately your next decision starts with: My husband can’t/won’t see me as someone with feelings, or ones worth tending to. Advice | Carolyn Hax: Husband shows zero tenderness for injured spouse 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Rangers' bluntness in the first half was partly down to Motherwell's resolute shape, but perhaps if Kettelwell's men were more adventurous they could have built on their goal advantage. Rangers fight back to beat Motherwell in thriller 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z The bluntness of the inquiry might feed existing divisions rather than lead to better race relations. Opinion | This is what election protests are really about 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Themes of romance and sensuality have always breathed within soul music, but much of today’s R&B has replaced innuendo with bluntness. Why is R&B music more explicit than ever? It’s complicated. 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z What I admire is the extraordinary seriousness, straightforwardness, bluntness that hasn’t turned to bitterness or cynicism or nihilism in the face of this. Two Climate Activists, 40 Years Apart in Age, on the Movement’s Future 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The movie examines the criminal underworld with clear-eyed bluntness as the seemingly unassuming Emily discovers, to her shock, that she can acquit herself nicely around dangerous individuals. Don't tailor a role to me, says Aubrey Plaza. 'Just let me act.' 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The simplicity and bluntness of the reply surprised many at the time, who might have attributed it to a typical Biden gaffe. Opinion | The deaths of Ukrainian children cannot go unanswered 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Many were struck by the bluntness of his nuclear threat, which he said was “not a bluff.” Biden Condemns Russia as Threat to the World in U.N. Speech 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z That bluntness registers despite — and perhaps because of — the show’s unarguable timeliness in a moment of bitter divisiveness and war. Review | It’s movement, not dialogue, that carries Synetic’s ‘Host and Guest’ 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The slides’ bluntness makes them outliers in the gentrification of sandals. Adidas slides are the world's most uncomfortable sandals that refuse to die 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z She’s no-nonsense and matter of fact; her words derive their strength more from their bluntness than from their eloquence. Column: Liz Cheney's principles were showing at the Reagan library. So were her politics. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z With poetry, occasional bluntness and a single-mindedness that can sometimes feel cramped, Benne trains his sights on faith, sex, love and the perceived conflicts and harmonies between them. Review | In Mosaic premiere, Benjamin Benne’s ‘In His Hands’ muses on sex, faith 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z On the trail, candidates talk candidly about racism, income inequality and mental health, a bluntness that both represents a cultural evolution on those critical issues and their efforts to cut through the crowd. High stakes, low attention: Dynamic Democratic field vies for Md. governor 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z However, I do think you want to use almost that level of bluntness to get your point across. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Cancer patient wants others to grasp this might be the end 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z But on April 25, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, speaking with a bluntness that took his colleagues by surprise, acknowledged that Washington wanted more than a Russian retreat. How Does It End? Fissures Emerge Over What Constitutes Victory in Ukraine 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z If it’s just generalized fear of getting dumped, then I hope it will be helpful to recognize that we have, pardon my bluntness, two choices: suffer a painful loss, or die first. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: First love at age 32 is ‘messy,’ ‘scary,’ ‘amazing’ 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Maybe adjust your bluntness levels first to suit your dad’s tolerances, but otherwise it’s something he deserves to know. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Must dad call new wife ‘the love of his life’ around his kids? 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The Netherlands’ draw for the World Cup was not easy, he said, with his characteristic bluntness, and nor was it lucky. World Cup Draw Brings Certainty. Now Comes the Hard Part. 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z As mayor, she was known for an uncompromising leadership style, a take-no-prisoners bluntness and a political independence that meant she never ran under the banner of any party. At 101, and after 36 years as mayor, ‘Hurricane Hazel’ is still a force in Canada 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z While President Vladimir Putin single-handedly shapes the country’s foreign policy, Lavrov delivers Moscow’s message with a bluntness uncharacteristic of a diplomat. ‘Minister No’: Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Though his comments often got him in trouble, others admired his bluntness - including those who took to Twitter after the announcement of his death to say today's politicians should learn from him. Shintaro Ishihara, Japanese politician who set off row with China, dies at 89 -NHK 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Her cutting remarks in the original series were often rooted in truth, delivered with a bluntness reserved for close friends who knew her heart. Analysis | How Miranda went from ‘Sex and the City’s’ most relatable character to ‘And Just Like That’s’ most frustrating 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The rebuttal by the five-member Board of Supervisors, four of them Republicans, was striking both for its detail and its bluntness. Cyber Ninjas, Derided for Arizona Vote Review, Says It Is Shutting Down 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z A Mormon who neither drank nor smoked, he also shunned his state’s principal industry, claiming with his characteristic bluntness that “the only people who make money from gambling are the joints and government.” Harry M. Reid, a Power in the Senate, Dies at 82 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Blanche Gardin, a popular French comedian, plays France’s producer with a cynical bluntness that eventually catches up to both of them with disastrous results. Review: 'France' showcases Léa Seydoux as a guilt-ridden TV journalist 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Rollins is known for her bluntness, which wins her fans but can also antagonize. Rachael Rollins wants to remake the criminal justice system. Republicans have vowed to block her path. 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z I tapped into the childhood bluntness of feeling misunderstood, and by the time the fourth minute rolled around, I laughed. Why I Keep Listening to Green Day’s ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z I mean as part of a society that seemed, with increasing bluntness, to be sending its children signals that it would not prioritize their well-being or their future — that it would not keep them safe. I Had a Chance to Travel Anywhere. Why Did I Pick Spokane? 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Gates, the consummate insider with a rebel’s bent and bluntness, is now getting a chance to figure it out. Robert Gates Ran the Pentagon. Can He Help Save the N.C.A.A.? 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Barker, in his Virginia twang, also hit Sam with the kind of bluntness he needed, telling him to move forward with his life and not look back. BMX couple tackling life's big moments together 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z Barker, in his Virginia twang, also hit Sam the kind of bluntness he needed, telling him to move forward with his life, and not look back. BMX couple tackling life’s big moments together 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z Milley’s bluntness and combat credibility made him more effective with the president than some other top aides, current and former officials said. For military’s top man, navigating the Trump-Biden transition is his biggest test yet 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z She was candid about these issues, however, as she emerged as a wicked raconteur, diarist and author of renowned wit and bluntness. Nipsey Hussle and Carrie Fisher will get posthumous stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z But he continued performing with his usual bluntness, as when he declared in a 2012 comedy special that the only way to end racism was to “kill every White person on this planet.” Paul Mooney, who wrote for Richard Pryor and appeared on ‘Chappelle’s Show,’ dies at 79 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z He has had to learn that teenagers might not be ready for his bluntness and strict demands. Patrick Ewing, back in March Madness, has a message for his doubters 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z He is also a departure in temperament and leadership from Mr. Barr’s sometimes combative bluntness, which current and former employees predicted could help dampen controversy. Justice Dept. Backs Away From Trump Era but Is Still Expected to Test Garland 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Smeenk clarifies that he has been described as "quite polite and friendly," but he has an instinct to be candid even in contexts where bluntness is not rewarded. "Why can't you be normal?": How the neurodivergent are mocked for being different 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z “It’s really overwhelming,” Ms. Kouchner, a lawyer and university lecturer, said in a quiet, almost self-deprecating voice that tends to mask her determined bluntness. Shedding Shame and Silence in France 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Bahrani isn’t a director with a light touch, but, then again, he’s drawn to subjects that deserve bluntness. Review: In ‘The White Tiger,’ an epic for modern-day India 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Women's Open champion and 20-time winner known for her grit and bluntness, was overcome with emotion. Week after cart accident, Kerr toughs it out at US Open 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z Women’s Open champion and 20-time winner known for her grit and bluntness, was overcome with emotion. Week after cart accident, Kerr toughs it out at US Open 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z There was no locker room rant, though, from a leader who’s known by his bluntness. Cowboys up: Surging Vikes settle in at home for 3 straight 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Parton also provides proof that practicality and bluntness can coexist perfectly well with empathy, and that caring about others’ feelings isn’t weakness. Opinion | Dolly Parton is the superhero America needs in 2020 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z This is somewhat media navel-gazing I realise, but the bluntness of it appealed to me. Snap polls give Joe Biden edge over Trump in final TV debate – US politics live 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z The administration’s tactics to achieve its goals — last-minute changes to the census questionnaire and schedule, with implausible rationales — would appear contrary to Mr. Trump’s reputation for bluntness. Ruling Against Shortening Count Adds to Questions Raised About Census 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z It’s no accident that their tensions seem to flare most openly in public, at events whose stiff formality brings out a defiant bluntness, even blowsiness, in Allison. Review: In 'The Nest,' Jude Law and Carrie Coon give us an unnerving anatomy of a marriage 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z But that type of bluntness is apparently what Johnson sought in her approach to the issue. Ex-Planned Parenthood director backs Trump at RNC, details abortion she says she witnessed 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z By the end Bayern were deserved winners of a game decided by the stifling of Neymar, by some bluntness in front of goal, and by that one real moment of clarity. Thomas Müller shows PSG's A-list attacking unit how to be a winner | Barney Ronay 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z For the most part, “The Outpost” balances those competing impulses, with a canny combination of unadorned bluntness and technical finesse. Review | ‘The Outpost’ is both a riveting war movie and a cautionary tale 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Cloud, who wrote an essay for the Players’ Tribune about those who remain silent, matched Beal in his bluntness on those calls. How the Wizards and Mystics came together to speak out after George Floyd’s death 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z A combat veteran who peppers his speech with references to the history of warfare, General Milley has usually gotten along with Mr. Trump, mixing banter and bluntness when he speaks with his boss, officials say. Milley Apologizes for Role in Trump Photo Op: ‘I Should Not Have Been There’ 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z When the Mariners called with the news, Christofferson told them, with characteristic bluntness, “You picked the wrong guy.” The ‘Sodfather,’ Bob Christofferson, ends career as Mariners’ head groundskeeper in bittersweet fashion 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z But there is new urgency in this interview, and a bluntness; catastrophes, he says, concentrate the mind. Charles: I got away lightly with coronavirus 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z In his first extensive public comments on Anaheim’s truncated season, Murray evaluated the Ducks’ first two-year playoff drought of his tenure with his characteristic bluntness. Ducks GM Murray ‘hell-bent’ on improvement; critiques Eakins 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z But it’s Kennedy’s bluntness that makes her so endearing, as, when preparing a bowl of guacamole, she insists, “If people don’t like cilantro, don’t invite them.” New movies to stream this week: ‘The Painter and the Thief,’ ‘The Lovebirds’ and more 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Others have also griped about the judge’s bluntness. Flynn judge one of federal bench’s most probing skeptics of Justice Dept. misconduct, legal observers say 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z But he is quick with a joke or sympathetic word to leaven his bluntness. An ex-con teaches other former convicts how to live life outside prison walls 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “He got ill the other day, had a hard time breathing, went into the hospital, and a few hours later he was dead from coronavirus,” Sanders said with his characteristic bluntness. Campaigning in the age of pandemic: Biden and Sanders as amateur video hosts 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z When a new resident arrived, she would assure them with friendly bluntness: Don’t worry, they can’t kick you out. The Coronavirus’s Rampage Through a Suburban Nursing Home 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, in a rare moment of bluntness, called the moves an unsophisticated reaction by nations with inept quarantine abilities. In role reversal, Asia seeks to stop virus from coming in 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z That bluntness may have spooked the stock market, but it was necessary. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Republicans, in this view, have always been Trumpian but lacked Trump’s bluntness. Opinion | Democrats are on the verge of mistakes that could badly hurt their cause 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z But a few facts remain — and the short time frame and high stakes require bluntness. Opinion | Trump has finally met his match 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z The central government dispatched Dr. Zhong, a renowned expert with a reputation for bluntness, to Wuhan. The Test a Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak Poses to China’s Leadership 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z The central government dispatched Zhong, a renowned expert with a reputation for bluntness, to Wuhan. As infections mount, virus poses test for China 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z He said with an unusual bluntness that Augustus had gone downhill. The Strangeness of Grief 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z He says suddenly his lack of social skills, his bluntness and constant search for order made sense. 'I felt like an alien for 40 years' 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z With a bluntness rarely expressed in public, the interviews lay bare pent-up complaints, frustrations and confessions, along with second-guessing and backbiting. U.S. officials misled public about the war in Afghanistan, confidential documents reveal 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Unburdened by expectations and unbothered by political convention, the tech entrepreneur has spent months cruising around the country, mixing his dark warnings about America’s new tech economy with doses of humor and unscripted bluntness. Andrew Yang having fun, but Democrat’s message is serious. 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z That bluntness was widely seen as effective in discouraging risky sexual behavior. Complacency a key concern as HIV epidemic persists in Africa 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Even if you don’t subscribe to that brand of bluntness, it is true that getting a perfectly ripe pear requires some know-how. Pears are the unheralded stars of the fall fruit bounty. Here’s how to choose and use them. 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Others wince at the bluntness of Mr. Trump’s accounts. In Bracing Terms, Trump Invokes War’s Human Toll to Defend His Policies 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Over the years, as Ephron’s reputation for great movies and bluntness grew, she told hundreds of people the truth: her kids, her friends, rooms full of adoring fans. Deep Throat’s identity was a mystery for decades because no one believed this woman 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The episode, as described in the book, helps form a portrait of Mr. Hastings as someone whose bluntness results more from a sure sense of what a business needs than from an inner ruthlessness. Long Before ‘Netflix and Chill,’ He Was the Netflix C.E.O. 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z Warren’s bluntness in challenging Biden or other Democrats doesn’t surprise colleagues. Warren’s career started by studying families who went broke 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z The works were designed and distributed collectively, their amateur bluntness a formal protest against the advertisements and the government placards that represented the establishment. How Posters Became Art 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Dullness in midfield and bluntness in front of goal remain acute problems for the Republic of Ireland. International men’s football: talking points from the week’s action 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Surprised by the bluntness of this assertion, I countered that it was very much alive. The Tory contest shows that the Brexiters’ dream is dying before their very eyes | Rafael Behr 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z He found my bluntness jarring — and occasionally offensive. He wasn’t out. But I was falling all in 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z He described it with his characteristic, refreshing bluntness. Brooks Koepka holds off Dustin Johnson to win his second PGA Championship 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z When I asked if she had been excited for black people to hear the band’s music and experience it as their own, she responded, with characteristic bluntness, by jumping from hypothetical scenarios to material realities. Rhiannon Giddens and What Folk Music Means 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Wang’s bluntness made him one of the most polarizing figures in Chinese Christianity. For Prominent Chinese Church Leader, Detention Is a Test of Faith 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z When you learn what Tineka is, you might roll your eyes, but there’s enough skill in the film’s sweep and bluntness to distinguish itself. Review: ‘Iceman’s’ Neolithic murder mystery and stunning scenery set it apart 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z No one quite knows why Pyongyang slowed its public and overt testing, nor why Donald Trump’s bluntness and boasting that his nuclear button was bigger seems to have worked. Say what you will about Trump, but his tactics on North Korea are working 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Even voters who do not demand Sanders-like ideological purity could opt for any number of alternatives if they are put off by a reality check of Klobuchar-like bluntness. On Health Care, 2020 Democrats Find Their First Real Fault Lines 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z It also portrays, with humor and sometimes shocking bluntness, how the views of the four central characters change or harden over time. Andrea Levy, best-selling novelist of black immigrant life in Britain, dies at 62 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Like others, he recalled Dingell’s bluntness, saying he was not “all honey and no vinegar.” Dingell remembered as a larger-than-life lawmaker deeply respected by colleagues from both parties 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Gillibrand’s bluntness worries some Democrats in early voting states, who fear a repeat of the kind of sexism they believe sank Mrs. Clinton’s campaign in 2016. ‘This Is My Space’: Kirsten Gillibrand’s Unabashedly Feminist Campaign 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Even for those who relish Trump’s bombast and bluntness, it’s necessary to understand that many more people find it off-putting. Second accuser claims rape by Virginia Lt. Gov. 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z He continues to write and speak frequently about international issues, including China, talking with a spice and bluntness that are a welcome contrast to normal diplomatic niceties and evasions. Perspective | Key diplomat in 1979 opening of U.S.-China relations says they are more strained than ever 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z During his time as governor, he improved health care and education in Jakarta and was known for his bluntness in scolding underperforming bureaucrats. Indonesian Christian politician held on blasphemy charges released from jail 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Alter’s work reaches the heights when simple yet strange English is called for, with Hebraic bluntness becoming aphoristic compression. How to Read the Good Books 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z But the team lost because of familiar bluntness up front. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z He likens the way Reed’s competitiveness comes across sometimes to Tom Watson, whose bluntness could be off-putting. Newsmakers of the Year: It's Patrick Reed against the world - Golf Digest 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Bennett, who has lively, wide-set eyes and an unruly beard, can rapidly shift in conversation from careful deliberation to surprising bluntness, or to comedy. Michael Bennett’s Political Football 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Barr, this person said, also has a bluntness that is likely to resonate with the president. William Barr is leading attorney general candidate in Trump discussions 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The remarks fit a pattern, and not just for their bluntness. How Trump Is Ensuring That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Will Rise 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Even as a shocked nation turned toward a pipe-bomber from Florida and a gunman in Pittsburgh, the president amped up his rhetoric and the bluntness of his proposals to try to regain the spotlight. Trump, self-described ‘nationalist,’ turns midterms into a forum on American identity 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Or as Yang puts it with typical bluntness, “Though I am an immigrant, I have never wanted to strive like one.” Identity politics may divide us. But ultimately we can’t unite without it. 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Pompeo responded with equal bluntness that the United States had fundamental differences with China. Frosty relations between U.S., China are on full display as Pompeo visits Beijing - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z As for Salah, well, no doubt some will exaggerate his bluntness here for effect. Brilliant Eden Hazard sparkles to win personal duel with Mohamed Salah | Barney Ronay 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z The bluntness of Hirono’s comments has set her apart from her colleagues. Mazie Hirono’s blunt style makes her a favorite of liberals looking for a fighter 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Mr. McCain’s career in politics was built around his reputation for that kind of trademark bluntness. Planning His Funeral, McCain Got the Last Word Against Trump 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z The televised trial captivated Ukraine, where her bluntness and refusal to bend to Russian authority contrasted to Kiev’s at times weak and muddled response to Russia’s interventions. Soldier, Patriot, Hero, Traitor? The Strange Saga of Nadiya Savchenko 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z “Cumulatively, these messages — and particularly the bluntness and adherence to inaccurate information or conspiracy theories — are taken like rocket fuel within this fragmented, but still very significant, white-nationalist community.” ‘Dangerous and poisoned’: Critics blast Trump for endorsing white nationalist conspiracy theory on South Africa 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z To his admirers, Judge Ellis’s bluntness and impatience are indicative of a razor-sharp mind. Judge in Manafort Trial Is a ‘Caesar’ in His Own Rome 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z My brother found the bluntness of it hilarious. Ryder Cup Preview: Paul Azinger: Inside the Team Room - Golf Digest 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z With striking bluntness, the magazine’s name says as much. How to Spend It: the shopping list for the 1% 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z In various degrees of bluntness, screenwriter/director/executive producer James DeMonaco had a few things to say about the fearmongering tactics that would ultimately put him there. ‘The First Purge’: Violent, erratic prequel shows how it all began 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z While the game industry has often been accused of lacking subtlety, today’s world beyond gaming is one increasingly built for bluntness. In a divisive political climate, E3 shows that maybe video games had it right all along 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z “It’s coming from the heart,” he says when asked about the bluntness of his talks. The funeral director's opioid scare mission: can fear help stop addiction? 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z But she concluded with self-acknowledged bluntness: “That was not the child I wanted.” Opinion | Among the Abortion Extremists 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Still, the same unvarnished bluntness, lack of polish and unwavering devotion to his tried-and-true message — which made him a global hero of the left — continue to create challenges for him. Bernie Sanders Courts Black Voters Anew. But an Obama Reference Stings. 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z His outspoken bluntness has quickly turned him into one of the biggest lightning rods in Washington. Analysis | The Daily 202: Peter Navarro gets his 15 minutes of fame as the salesman for the Trump tariffs 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z As a founder of the school’s #NeverAgain movement, Kasky has also been its most vocal, his bluntness cutting straight to the sole objective of the students’ campaign: ending gun violence in schools. Florida students try to rebuild their lives – but they won't stop pushing for gun control 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z “It’s no place to start a company,” he told me with characteristic bluntness in the kitchen one afternoon. When You’re a ‘Digital Nomad,’ the World Is Your Office 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z "I wanted to see if I sucked or not," Daly said with characteristic bluntness. Olympian John Daly traces rekindled love of skeleton to question on a first date 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Bannon’s bluntness angered other White House officials and hastened his exit from the White House. White House Wants Pentagon to Offer More Options on North Korea 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z Even admirers who like his bluntness want him to behave more like a normal President. Trump’s Offer to Democrats 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z So expect that same level of bluntness when Rye’s new offering premieres on Jan. 31, the day after President Trump’s first State of the Union address. Beyoncé-quoting pundit Angela Rye to host her own news special on BET 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Some aides insisted that what they characterized as bluntness might help Trump politically with his strongest supporters. White House works to make Trump non-scary; he torpedoes the effort with a brutal vulgarity 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The external wall of our habitat, the spacesuit, every stone: everything felt the same – mediated through the muffling bluntness of our gloves. My Year on "Mars" 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Russ’s bluntness and tough exterior are byproducts of his rearing in Scottdale, Pa., a small town about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Russ Grimm is a Redskins legend. His son carries on family name as an assistant coach. 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z “He’s a fighter. I think they like the bluntness of it.” In the heart of Trump Country, his base’s faith is unshaken 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z They have failed to take advantage of some winnable home games, with Glenn Murray’s dismal penalty miss on Saturday summing up their bluntness. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z CNN’s panelists immediately agreed and noted that Mr. Barkley — known for his near-Trumpian bluntness and outspoken manner — actually ducked Mr. Tapper’s question as asked. Charles Barkley warns Democrats: Don’t take black vote for granted 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z But the bluntness of her retort took me down a rabbit hole of questions, the first of which was “When is midlife, exactly?” Am I too old for a midlife crisis? 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z Compact and muscular, wearing a red T-shirt and dusty work boots, he speaks with jackhammer bluntness. Elitists, crybabies and junk degrees 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z We watch both men endure loss and torment in the heat of battle, in scenes cut together with a quick, visceral bluntness that belies the movie’s larger thematic purpose. Two Southern families bound by war and prejudice in Dee Rees' magnificent ensemble drama 'Mudbound' 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Thursday is his last day as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, allowing his bluntness about Congress on Tuesday. Perspective | IRS chief departs, blasting Congress for budget cuts threatening tax agency 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z “I think bluntness is important, but I also expected it back and I got candid conversations back from them,” she said. U.S. envoy Haley's blunt diplomacy targets South Sudan, Congo 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z Rowe is in the midst of a breakout year with "Ctrl," her fierce debut album that explores love, sex, black womanhood and identity with a bluntness typically reserved for gossip sessions with friends. With 'Ctrl,' Sza is in the midst of a breakout year 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Her Swedish bluntness also helped us nail another interview. Kim Wall was born to tell stories. I miss my friend's light, and her love 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z But it was a bluntness I came to embrace: at least I knew where I stood. 'I know their vital stats, their romantic histories': how Sunderland AFC saved me 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z As evidence, Mr. Pope pointed to stories by The Times and The Washington Post about Mr. Trump's remarks that garnered attention for their bluntness. How the Media Captured Charlottesville and Its Aftermath 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z “I think bluntness is important, but I also expected it back and I got candid conversations back from them,” she said. U.S. envoy Haley's blunt diplomacy targets South Sudan, Congo 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z In the early hours of the investigation, Nagy spoke with astonishing bluntness. Why Was an Italian Graduate Student Tortured and Murdered in Egypt? 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z So the bluntness of “a passenger just jumped in front of the train” did something. M.T.A. Tries a New Tack During Delays: The Truth 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z In his 40 years in the military, Kelly developed a reputation for bluntness that won him the respect of his fellow Marines and sometimes grated on senior officials in the Obama administration. In John Kelly, Trump gets a plain-spoken disciplinarian as his chief of staff 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z But Macron made clear it was in the spirit of bluntness between friends, even offering a conspiratorial wink during a press conference featuring the two men. Gilt and guns: Macron wants to be Europe’s go-to for Trump 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z The officers, surprised by the group’s bluntness, announce that they will call migration, a threat that doesn’t faze the Venezuelans. Desperate Venezuelans set sights on Colombia as worry mounts 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z While some in the black community praised Cosby for his bluntness, saying his statements were painful but on target, others felt his tone and some of his words were harmful and elitist, particularly younger blacks. Bill Cosby's relationship with African Americans is anything but black and white 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Comey delivered his central message with rare bluntness, saying that the White House “chose to defame” him. Comey delivers two roles in performance of a lifetime: Classic G-man and aggrieved victim 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Their styles are decidedly different, and the senator’s patience for Mr. Trump’s bluntness may be tested in the coming weeks. As Trump’s Coach, Senator Cotton Provides Policy to Match Rhetoric 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z That may be an overly reductive reading, but it’s one that suits the unapologetic bluntness of Zvyagintsev’s political jabs. Cannes diary: An opening night of red carpet poses and two very different directors' views on marriage 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z While shocking in their bluntness, Odebrecht’s words were no surprise to many Brazilians. Brazil corruption scandal is business as usual for Odebrecht 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z What might shock fans is that Copeland’s bluntness didn’t cost her bank account. After condemning CEO’s support of Trump, Misty Copeland says her relationship with Under Armour is ‘very solid’ 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z The bluntness might be harming Carolina on one level of recruiting. North Carolina basketball never loses transfers, in an age when every team does 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z Both Ryota and the plant are tall, clumsy and, as Yoshiko chides him with characteristic bluntness, stubbornly slow to bear fruit. Hirokazu Kore-eda delivers a quietly masterful family drama with 'After the Storm' 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z The bluntness of Mr King's message, the talk of "our destiny" and "other people's babies", ensured a vigorous response. Steve King: Geert Wilders tweet sparks a social media backlash - BBC News 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z “His notes were astonishing in their bluntness, in their lack of convention.” He Didn’t Like the Show. Now He’s Advising It 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z While Mr. Trump is not the first Republican to propose cutting anti-poverty programs to pay for tax cuts, his bluntness breaks, at least rhetorically, with a Republican establishment that insists it cares about poverty. Trump Budget Reflects Working-Class Resentment of the Poor 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Fink was a character who had a practiced shtick, a Jewish guy who told colorful stories and delivered his lines with deadpan humor and a certain bluntness, his granddaughter Alexandra Le Tellier said. Herbert Fink, hipster who helped make Rodeo Drive a fashion destination, dies at 93 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z So at the risk of bluntness, it bears repeating: “Moonlight” deserves to win the Oscar for best picture. Why 'Moonlight' deserves to win the best picture Oscar 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z “It’s so stunning, the scale of it, the immediacy of it, the bluntness of it,” said Carr, who is now director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University. Some of the U.S.’s most important Catholic leaders are condemning Trump’s travel ban 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z He suggested that Trump’s bluntness and “masculine” approach may be useful for deterring the insurgencies that are thwarting Afghanistan’s path to stability and development. Afghans hope — and worry — that Trump will shake things up 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z Both friends say they appreciate Trump’s bluntness, his toughness, his lack of greed, and what seems like a genuine love for America. A morning with 'adorable deplorables': why Trump supporters are optimistic 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Lines like these might not prove deathless, but because of their bluntness, and because the times are desperate, they hit hard. President Obama’s Memorable Parting Words 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z Racism, misogyny, and Islamophobic fearmongering were all fixtures of American political life before Trump came along, but he articulated them with a bluntness seldom seen in conventional politics. Neoliberalism turned our world into a business. And there are two big winners 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z The taciturn man whom colleagues praised as a “titan of the Senate”, who was “blunt even about his bluntness”, said he left with no regrets. Harry Reid on leaving Senate after 30 years: 'I don't have any regrets' 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z An unfiltered speaker with New York bluntness, Arena has, at times, gotten himself into hot water with his comments. Bruce Arena takes over U.S. national soccer team with one goal: Russia in 2018 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Some said their anxiety over Trump was not shared by co-workers, particularly younger ones, who appreciate what one called Trump’s “bluntness.” 'Fearful' national security officials prepare for major shift in US policy 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z His no-nonsense style and well-known bluntness, which earned him the nickname “Cannon Lou” in official circles, also didn’t do him any favor when senior leaders were mulling over his position, according to the officials. China Ousts Finance Minister Lou Jiwei in Surprise Reshuffle 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z In person Mr Sparks was direct to the point of bluntness, his eyes readily bulging with indignation. Allister Sparks: A fighter for justice in South Africa 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Colin Powell may be unique for that alone, judging from the bluntness of his leaked emails about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Colin Powell's hacked emails are an unwitting gift to voters | Richard Wolffe 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z There is anticipation and reaction; there is bluntness and deft touch. Wawrinka, Kerber, and Two Highly Rivalrous U.S. Open Finals 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z While rare in its bluntness, Mr. Sisi’s assessment is widely shared by Egyptians. A Gloomy Egypt Sees Its International Influence Wither Away 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z All of which highlights the bluntness and harshness of his attacks on Donald Trump on Wednesday night. Hillary Clinton’s Convention: Day 4 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Hastings' bluntness has gone too far at times. Mayor who's also standup comedian indicted on theft charges 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z In this year’s election, Trump’s rise has been chalked up to his brassy, unreflective style — the bluntness, the contempt for liberal niceties, the swagger. Arrogance, recklessness and scorn for ideas — no, not Trump. George W. Bush 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z This quality is intensified by the remarkable way that these scenes are performed, as arias of physical extremes, with varying positions, and an unusual bluntness about how the female body operates. “Call the Midwife,” a Primal Procedural 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The night Milton was killed, she spoke to the city with unusual bluntness and passion, expressing anger over the shooting. A year after the shooting of Charnice Milton, police plead for help finding her killer 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z She is known for bluntness, and she doesn't have the charisma or back-slapping chumminess that analysts say is often necessary to build consensus and make deals. The campaign to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff seemed a longshot bid when it started last year, but it now seems very likely to remove her from office as problems deepen in Latin America's most populous nation 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z She is known for bluntness, and she doesn’t have the charisma or back-slapping chumminess that analysts say is often necessary to build consensus and make deals. Impeachment of Brazil president goes from longshot to likely 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z All season Norwich’s bluntness up front has been compounded by brittleness at the back. Manchester United’s Juan Mata leaves Norwich City in relegation zone 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z “You hear me say it’s a rigged system, but now I don’t say it anymore cause I won,” Trump admitted, in a moment of characteristic bluntness. Presumptive nominee Trump makes peace with rivals, slams Clinton 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Hastings’ bluntness can go too far for some. More investigations than jokes in city led by comedian-mayor 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z According to Goldberg, Trump “is given to descriptive imprecision, and to a bluntness that can be terrifying.” Obama’s Case Against ‘Moral Clarity’ 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z "We always knew the initial estimate was way under the real cost," he wrote with typical bluntness in his San Francisco Chronicle column. The bullet train is troubled, but it's necessary 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z “You need honesty and bluntness in some situations,” Trotz says now, recalling that time. What’s Russian for ‘brilliant’? Evgeny Kuznetsov 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z The same bluntness that catapulted him into contention in a year that favored plain-spoken insurgents and outsider candidates earned him criticism as well. Carson sees no ‘path forward’ for presidential bid 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z It’s that bluntness that Trump’s allies are promoting. How Marco Rubio Has Avoided Trump's Fire 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z “Descriptive imprecision” and “bluntness” are fair enough characterizations of these remarks, and far be it from us to dispute the assertion that Trump’s view is lacking in “depth.” Obama’s Case Against ‘Moral Clarity’ 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Francis's message, and the relative bluntness of the delivery, has been welcomed by many in Mexico. While popes often offer gentle criticism on visits abroad, Francis seems to have gone even further in hectoring his hosts this trip, and observers said the pontiff clearly feels both the church and the government have failed Mexico's people. 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z It wouldn't be out of left field, given its already unhurried pace, its seriousness, and its confrontational bluntness. On Netflix’s Love, crummy people still can’t fix each other 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z Radcliffe made a case for Trump's bluntness, contrasting him with "smooth talkers" in politics — to no avail. How Donald Trump is alienating some Republican voters — and winning over others 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z And residents here have long been the primary calendar’s bulwark of bluntness, following “Iowa nice” with Northeastern candor. New Hampshire Voters Ask: Is It Over Yet? 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z What about Trump, then, does Goldberg find so “terrifying”? He offers no further explanation except to suggest it’s a matter of tone: It’s Trump’s “bluntness.” Obama’s Case Against ‘Moral Clarity’ 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z My sister is petite; a meticulous, a fashionable dresser, while I, a full six inches taller, have always been the family Lurch, with my sarcasm and bluntness. My sister wants to vote for Donald Trump – but I won't let him divide us | Linda Boroff 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Related: Donald Trump debate: MPs make freedom of speech look less attractive Games thinks its appeal lies in its “northern bluntness” and its mix of familiar sounds. Wazzock: the perfect insult to throw at Donald Trump 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z “I think over the years he’s been challenged a bit with some of his peers and superiors because of his candor and bluntness,” the colonel added. The shadowy JSOC general expected to be next leader of America’s special operations forces 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z By then, Williams was a hot young coach, the kind of frenetic character with a well-earned reputation for bluntness that the media loved. Buzz Williams is a self-proclaimed underdog in the right place 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Even newer is the increasing bluntness of many creators. One Man’s Crusade to Integrate TV 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The incident over the mosque near Fredericksburg was striking in its bluntness. Plan for Virginia mosque becomes target of post-Paris anti-Muslim backlash 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z The Muslims who pray here were shocked by the accusation and its bluntness. Religious liberties under strain for Muslims in France 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump’s bluntness generated more headlines over the weekend. Donald Trump, Republican presidential front-runner, evasive about GOP pledge 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z He draws good reviews for his town-hall meetings in the Granite State, where his bluntness is appreciated. Why no one’s dropping out of the GOP presidential race 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z “His occasional bluntness and lack of social graces exacerbated tensions.” Vietnam critic’s end was the start of family’s pain 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z Surprised by de Gaulle’s bluntness, Kissinger answered, “Because a sudden withdrawal might give us a credibility problem.” They died for Henry Kissinger’s “credibility”: The real history of our Vietnam immorality 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z After Sunday’s game Bradford summed up Philadelphia’s season with near-stoic bluntness: “I think at this point...those expectations are gone.” Chip Kelly's Philadelphia Eagles Experiment goes awry 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z The bluntness pervades the premises, even the urinals. Ohio State, galvanized by obstacles last year, faces a different chemistry test 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Many Americans tune in or read about him because he is entertaining and he strikes a chord among the angry and disaffected who admire his bluntness and are fed up with the status quo. The GOP's Scorched Earth 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z The article caused an instant shockwave, as many were struck by its bluntness, harsh tone and its association with top-level government officials. Inside China: Li Kai-shing, Asia’s Donald Trump, targeted as ingrate to China 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The South Carolina senator outshone three fellow candidates in the lower-tier debate with a mix of irreverence and bluntness in a substantive and combative session at the Ronald Reagan library in California’s Simi Valley. Lindsey Graham takes the limelight in first-round Republican debate 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z His bluntness got him in trouble in July when he referred to "idiot inner-city kids" while criticizing liberals on school choice. Republican Johnson, Democrat Feingold look to redefine themselves in Wisconsin Senate rematch 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Said Stacy Elliott, father of running back Ezekiel, “Coach Meyer is a very, very compassionate person, so when you get to know him, his bluntness does not affect you the same.” Ohio State, galvanized by obstacles last year, faces a different chemistry test 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Billionaire real-estate developer Donald Trump is capitalizing on these same feelings today, and he seems to be intensifying them with his showmanship, bluntness and combative style. Anxiety and Anger in America 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Earl Taggart, 44, a Cincinnati-area electrician, said Trump’s bluntness is forcing other candidates to address issues they would rather avoid, including illegal immigration. Ohio voters take chaotic start to 2016 race in stride 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Earl Taggart, 44, a Cincinnati-area electrician, said Trump's bluntness is forcing other candidates to address issues they would rather avoid, including illegal immigration. Voters in Ohio show an even keel after a turbulent summer for 2016 presidential campaign 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Romsey said she finds Trump’s bluntness refreshing, and believes that he will do “exactly what he says he is going to do”. Donald Trump loves Kanye, hates Jeb, but most of all adores being Trump 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z But there is something more to all the bluntness. Donald Trump's seduction: a huge fan base, from posh parties to Main Street 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z Although he does not think that Mr. Trump shares his values, Mr. Brooks said that he supports him anyway because of his toughness and bluntness. From the Right, a New Slur for G.O.P. Candidates 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z In fact, she replied, the bluntness was part of the strategy. India’s war on Greenpeace | Samanth Subramanian 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z He wrote that he admired Mr. Trump for his bluntness and for connecting with “so much of the anger in the Republican base.” Hand-Wringing in G.O.P. After Donald Trump’s Remarks on Megyn Kelly 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Erickson wrote that he admired Mr. Trump for his bluntness and for connecting with “so much of the anger in the Republican base.’ Conservative Forum Rescinds Donald Trump's Invitation Over Remark About Megyn Kelly 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump showed his trademark bluster and bluntness that many voters seem to appreciate, and he tried to project himself as the business success who could shake up Washington. The Republican Rumble 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Although he promised to continue speaking on the issues with his trademark bluntness, Christie's demeanor last night was relatively subdued, as he avoided anything that could be perceived as bullying behavior. Who Made a Good First Impression? 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Trump’s fans all said they liked his honesty, his bluntness and candor. Trump supporters explain why they love 'the Donald,' flaws and all 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z According to Kathleen Hall Jamieson, a communications professor at the University of Pennsylvania, much of Mr. Trump’s draw lies in his bluntness, a characteristic that also draws conservative listeners to talk radio hosts. Conservative Airwaves Grapple With Donald Trump, Aiding His Rise 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Many Republican voters apparently like his bluntness and share his disdain for official Washington and for establishment politicians. Trump's Criticism of McCain Enrages Fellow Republicans 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Obama’s bluntness was bracing, but as he made these statements he also repeated one of the most enduring myths of criminal-justice reform. The Real Answer to Mass Incarceration 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z For some reason, the bluntness of the language about slavery — the almost incomprehensible racism — comes with a jolt. By removing the Confderate battle flag, we hide the ugly truth 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z “Get everything you can out of him, and then put him in the ground immediately,” says Mireles, with shocking bluntness, to a lieutenant who is about to interrogate a suspected cartel worker. Review: ‘Cartel Land’ closely examines the entire drug ecosystem 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z So his comments on a podcast about the legacy of slavery and segregation are noteworthy for their candour and bluntness. Charleston shooting: Obama's evolving language on race - BBC News 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z It shows that his bluntness is also his biggest vulnerability because, critics say, Trump lacks the temperament to be an effective president and is too mean-spirited to work with others. Trump's Criticism of McCain Enrages Fellow Republicans 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z She explained to her colleagues that her bluntness was hard-won after her tenure at the New York Post. Can Politico make Brussels sexy? | Gideon Lewis-Kraus 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Shoppers at Bury market explained Labour's failings with Northern bluntness. Labour's shocked troops search for a way back - BBC News 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z Mr Graham’s bluntness points to a final lesson. Why Lindsey Graham matters 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Surprised by the president's bluntness, the scholars went "white as sheets," some of those in the audience told a Western official. Special Report: Egypt deploys scholars to teach moderate Islam, but skepticism abounds 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Carter’s pronouncement, unusual for its bluntness, angered senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad and seemed to suggest that the president’s strategy, built around supporting Iraqi forces with training and airstrikes, was failing. Obama on the defense again as another defense secretary speaks 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Friends and colleagues knew Sandy to be intensely observant, a person who spoke her mind with a bluntness that could be off-putting. The Last Day of Her Life 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z But he also had a penchant for bluntness that sometimes rankled his bosses. In a propaganda war against ISIS, the U.S. tried to play by the enemy’s rules 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z This has won him fans for his bluntness. Ben Carson announces presidential campaign 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z His bluntness sometimes got him into trouble, notably when he lectured other countries publicly or when his private comments to U.S. officials became public. Lee Kuan Yew, who led Singapore into prosperity over 30-year rule, dies at 91 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z With characteristic bluntness, he said about the Cuba deal: “We got a bad deal. This administration basically empowered the Castro regime with no thought of the Cuban people.” Betting on substance 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z The efficiency of Ferguson’s system was as striking in the report as the bluntness with which officials acknowledged it. A City Where Policing, Discrimination and Raising Revenue Went Hand in Hand 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z People watch Judge Judy for a number of reasons, but chief among them is her extraordinary bluntness. Judge Judy Without Dialogue Is Just One Big Staring Contest 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z Measured against the mass of historical housing segregation, disparate-impact cases are notable not only for their bluntness but their relative weakness. Charles Lane: A modern segregation battle 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z But like every other adoptee, she has had to adjust to different social norms, including Koreans’ well-intentioned bluntness, especially when it comes to women: How old are you? Why a Generation of Adoptees Is Returning to South Korea 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Cuomo had a keen sense of humor and a bluntness to match. Mario Cuomo, 3-term New York governor, dies 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z With characteristic bluntness, Koop made it clear that he was talking about graphic instruction starting “at the lowest grade possible,” which he later identified as Grade 3. How AIDS Changed the History of Sex Education 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Obama, who is also known for his bluntness, has said Mr. Christie has a “Sopranos’ approach to politics.” Subdued Chris Christie Still Finds Center Stage 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z She has exploited her opponent’s bluntness about political hot-button issues and cast herself as independent of President Obama, a man she slathered in praise on election night in 2012. Tone of a House Race in Connecticut Between Ivy League Alumni Turns Nasty 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z “Part of what made The God Delusion so popular was, surely, its indignant bluntness about religion. It was a best-seller; does that mean he ‘faked’ his outrage?” Richard Dawkins has lost it: ignorant sexism gives atheists a bad name 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Such bluntness appears to have cost Ms. Pillay in other ways. For U.N. Leader on Human Rights, Finish Line Looks Blurry 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z If there was a problematic trait connected to her background it was, say insiders, her Yorkshireness – a habit of bluntness with criticism, to which Cameron is allergic. Sayeeda Warsi’s departure exposes David Cameron’s most basic flaw 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z In the eloquent bluntness that the president was known for in 2008, he can frankly admit that al Qaeda is growing threat to both Africans and Americans. Two Words Obama Won't Say 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z The vice president’s bluntness and willingness to say what he thinks even if it’s sometimes impolitic is much more of an asset than it is a liability. Jay Carney: ‘A Little Perspective Is Useful’ 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z His deadpan delivery, his graceful bluntness, his Midwestern grounding made it bearable and more. My Paywall #6: Baseball's $2.99 App Is My Ticket To The Perfect Summer 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z Employing his typical bluntness, Gansler in January called Brown an “emperor with no clothes” who was being propped up by the Democratic establishment. Brown wins Democratic primary in Md., will fave GOP’s Hogan in November Since the scandal, people may be more inclined to see bluntness as bullying. Christie to Appear With Jimmy Fallon. Cue the Uncomfortable Laughter. 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Both are noted for their honest observations, with Miller, at times, criticized for going too far with his bluntness. Charles Barkley's Biggest Headache 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Now his signature bluntness is aimed at the IRS, although Congress arguably deserves his ire even more. Donald Rumsfeld Goes Tax Protester On IRS, But Should Aim At Congress 2014-04-17T06:51:00Z His bluntness, which some said bordered on arrogance, made him some enemies. Former CIA director, Cabinet member Schlesinger dies at 85 2014-03-27T21:07:38Z "That's when they went from being nationally known to globally known," says Potok, thanks in part to the bluntness of their message and the seeming mismatch between the signs and the targets of their protests. How Westboro pastor spread 'God hates fags' slogan 2014-03-21T01:43:26Z If someone refused to criticize him, he pressed for bluntness. Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III both suffered year-two slumps — and Newton rebounded 2013-12-20T18:05:20Z When Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago received a call earlier this year asking if he would support a new jobs initiative from , he replied with his typical bluntness. DealBook: JPMorgan Chase to Spend $250 Million on Jobs Skills Initiative 2013-12-12T01:28:10Z But just days before the leaders were due to arrive, Oman dismissed the proposal with unusual directness in a region where the royal courts are usually not known for their bluntness. Saudi call for Gulf Arab union faces hurdles at summit 2013-12-09T19:41:11Z The full decision is embedded below – worth a look if only for the bluntness of the decision. Google Users - You're The Product, Not The Customer 2013-12-04T20:19:00Z But his bluntness has attracted some unwanted attention, too. For Long-Shot New Jersey Senate Candidate, Passion and No Filter 2013-08-27T23:28:59Z Soft-spoken and thoughtful in news conferences, he is not one for showing the bravado of a Lance Armstrong or the bluntness of a Wiggins. Froome Is One Stage Away From Tour Victory 2013-07-20T16:08:49Z Football, like many areas of the commercial world, is an industry with an ample supply of yes men, and there is a directness – even a bluntness – in his manner that Ferguson would presumably find attractive. Alex Ferguson's greatness was forged in Glasgow 2013-05-08T19:45:01Z American directness and Israeli bluntness do not always mix well. What America Means to Israel 2013-04-22T08:45:00Z With characteristic bluntness, he summed up his own legacy in the book "Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going" published in 2011, just before the election that led to his retirement. Analysis: How do you spell Singapore without "LKY"? 2013-04-21T21:08:46Z Despite his reputation for bluntness, Mr. Lhota was relatively subdued in his remarks, discussing the minutiae of New York’s housing bureaucracy and appearing every bit the budget director that he was in the Giuliani administration. Unexpected Focus at N.Y.C. Mayoral Forum 2013-01-25T04:44:53Z After all, we’ve come to expect bluntness — frankness, if you will — from the Massachusetts Democrat. A tipsheet for the would-be nominee 2013-01-24T00:43:22Z His chief asset may be a candor in the best Jersey tradition of say-what-you-mean bluntness. TIME's New Cover: Chris Christie 2013-01-10T03:10:00Z This was not one of them, a generally turgid affair in which bluntness undermined any glimpses of quality. Hearts 0-0 Hibernian 2013-01-03T21:51:57Z That characteristic bluntness has often landed him in court, battling business partners, governments and Islamists in Egypt since the country's revolution. Second wind for Egyptian telco tycoon Sawiris 2012-11-27T13:45:00Z Hearts enjoyed long spells of territorial dominance in the second period, but that was undermined by the bluntness which has damaged them all season. Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-1 Heart of Midlothian 2012-11-10T15:43:50Z His brilliance and bluntness endeared him to Czar Alexander III. Lessons for China from Russia's Ancien R�gime 2012-10-17T21:26:00Z Otherwise, Ms. Didion’s script is poetic in its bluntness, its detachment, its unavoidable truth. | Connecticut: A Review of ‘The Year of Magical Thinking,’ at the Westport Country Playhouse 2012-06-22T23:48:26Z “You’re not special, you are not exceptional,” the English teacher stated with unexpected bluntness. Should We Stop Telling Our Kids That They’re Special? 2012-06-12T10:00:43Z Though known for his bluntness, he also has a reputation for magnanimous charm. Second wind for Egyptian telco tycoon Sawiris 2012-11-27T13:45:00Z “This concentrated control,” the company writes with delightful bluntness in the S1, “will limit your ability to influence corporate matters for the foreseeable future.” Facebook Ownership Structure Should Scare Investors More Than Botched IPO 2012-05-23T21:40:22Z Ned Dyram, however, though affecting that bluntness which is so often mistaken for sincerity, was not without sufficient pliancy to conceal his mortification, and to perform eagerly whatever task the King imposed upon him. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Schwarmer would rather have had the matter unnoticed, but it was not and he would not imperil his reputation for bluntness by keeping silence. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z But Mr. Orphanides, known for his bluntness, alienated the Cypriot government by accusing it of failing to cut spending fast enough. Europe-Wide Impact Likely From Cyprus Bank Leadership 2012-04-11T23:12:44Z At the same time, he was by no means a flatterer, but ever plain-spoken to bluntness. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z With amusing bluntness he sent the chicken out to be killed before he ate it, complaining that the eggs were not hard enough. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z "And know little about it when you do see," answered Ned Dyram, with his usual rude bluntness, or that which appeared to be such. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Mr. Schwarmer was a man who talked very bluntly, so he admitted, but he expected to give his hearers the impression that his bluntness was simply a species of noble frankness. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z The multitude of elements and bluntness of angles. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z "It is only a sick headache!" he said finally, with bluntness which was meant for encouragement. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "Then I'll have naught to do with it!" the landlady retorted with equal bluntness, pursing up her lips and speaking as drily as a file. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z "I do not play," Dorinda answered, with all the bluntness I could desire. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z For once or rather for the first time in his dealings with the Killsbury community, his bluntness was taken literally and turned to good account. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z Beethoven has too frequently been accused of a discourteous bluntness of manner towards his brother artists, which had a discouraging effect on the efforts of young beginners. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z "I thought you had a husband," said I, with boyish bluntness. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The men set about discovery; for the master had told them, with a sailor's bluntness, he would be rid of them as soon as possible. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z It’s a good plan that serves many advertisers well, but it’s still very broad and hardly cost effective for a smaller advertiser due to the bluntness and inaccuracies of previously available research tools. TV Advertising: More Affordable Than You Think 2012-02-17T23:59:53Z All through this letter or essay there runs a vein of honest bluntness really refreshing. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z That bluntness risks putting Enders on a collision course with his government shareholders. Taming the Many Masters at EADS 2012-02-09T23:00:14Z Soon afterward, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s president, took the stage to deliver his opening remarks and tackled the subject with his characteristic bluntness. Effort to Rebrand Arab Spring Backfires in Iran 2012-02-02T19:15:10Z As a boss, of course, Jobs was famously prone to extreme bluntness, which was often construed as intentional meanness. Isaacson on Jobs: Should He Have Been a Nicer CEO? 2012-01-25T14:46:08Z He was an old man who cultivated a farm without slave labour, possessing great bluntness, a large share of intelligence, and an evident warm-hearted piety. Gleanings by the Way 2012-01-24T03:00:27.717Z As a specimen of bluntness and clearness, take the following extracts: How shall the Government make these notes at all times as good as specie? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z Nevertheless, when he came across a person of political importance whom he desired to propitiate, this bluntness vanished and became flattery that was almost servile. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z We went in and I then tried to put a little more bluntness into my manner and to play the brother. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z "But—I—I—" Tait fumbled for a word; then, somewhat angered by his discomfort, met a woman's directness with a man's bluntness. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z There was a familiar note about it, a kindly bluntness to which he was accustomed. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z Evosa was pardoned also for the bluntness of his refusal; it was a part of his slavish ignorance. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z And he proceeded to discuss the matter with a bluntness which disconcerted the Englishman. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z But his bluntness and occasional humor in response to questions ultimately won the crowd over. Facebook's Zuckerberg gets Harvard star treatment 2011-11-08T12:31:19Z The bluntness of the statement made The Phantom catch his breath. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z "I apologized for knocking your arm," said Joe, flushing at the bluntness of this individual. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z The Washington Post describes the report as "abandoning the caution American officials typically display," but adds that a senior U.S. intelligence official said the report's bluntness "was prompted by the severity of the threat." China, Russia the World's Baddest Cybercriminals, Says U.S. Study 2011-11-03T23:05:38Z She would do what she could to curb her father's uncompromising bluntness of speech, and would keep him off dangerous topics. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z But the skipper, in spite of his bluntness, was a just man. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Can Cain use that bluntness as an advantage from here through the convention? Is the Media Ready to Take Herman Cain Seriously? (Is Herman Cain?) 2011-10-17T18:05:55Z Truthfulness was her great virtue, and was saved from bluntness only by her delicate feeling for others and her inborn politeness. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z Without bitterness, and certainly without anger, he began to see something in the artist's bluntness which gradually made him long, with a sort of boyish anguish, to go in to his own father. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z The pirates were amused by the sallies of their prisoner, who conveyed to them all the bluntness of truth in all the sharpness of epigram. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z With a blend of bluntness, fire and levity, Mr. Vacco has been fulfilling the fantasy of every critic of Mr. Bloomberg’s. Vacco, ex-Attorney General, Defends Former Bloomberg Consultant 2011-10-03T02:10:08Z It will invariably be found, as we shall have occasion to see more fully proved hereafter, that, in parts which are acutely painful, a marked bluntness of the tactile perceptions can be detected. Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it 2011-10-03T02:00:31.460Z Mr. Christie might try to mitigate some of the apostasy by returning to his trademark bluntness and declaring that voters should take him or leave him the way he is. Imagining a Christie Campaign for President 2011-09-30T15:07:23Z Such a churlish fellow feels himself in duty bound to suppress all pleasant speeches, and his German bluntness demands that he shall tell only the most disagreeable things to our faces. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z "What are you still doing here, Kate?" he asked, his trademark bluntness making her smile. Autistic And Seeking A Place In An Adult World 2011-09-19T20:39:59Z Blackburn laughed, not unpleasantly, but with a curious bluntness and finality, as if he were closing a door on some mental passage. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z More extended observation has convinced me that a certain amount of bluntness of distinctive skin-sensation accompanies nearly every neuralgia. Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it 2011-10-03T02:00:31.460Z “What are you still doing here, Kate?” he asked, his trademark bluntness making her smile. Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World 2011-09-18T01:20:53Z The suffering that comes not from evil doing or thinking, but rather from well-meaning bluntness, can easily be utilized and undone in the far-reaching plans of God. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z The boy frowned hard as he approached; yet in spite of his fear he dealt with the matter with his curious bluntness and directness. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z The girl saw, too; with the unconscious bluntness of a singularly direct nature, he had stripped her scruples bare, and their littleness horrified Olivia. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z From him, they learned defense and discipline, adopting his candor, his bluntness, his confidence. The Fifth Down: Illness Won't Keep Buddy Ryan From Watching Sons' Game 2011-09-05T18:57:43Z “Mine is Brenda Upton,” she returned with a sort of shy bluntness that seemed to hint at unwillingness to respond to his insistent confidences. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z His bluntness, kindness, and humility, however, pleased all those with whom his father did not wish him to associate. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Her next words, rather promptly spoken, bore with them an explanatory bluntness. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z In the bluntness of the dilemma Harry's only thought had been to get her away and speedily—then to make his own escape. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z Somehow, the Doctor's bluntness made him over-accentuate it,—particularly when there were listeners about. The Other Fellow 2011-08-23T02:00:31.420Z “There’s a little heaviness with that yellow that’s kind of evocative for me of a kind of bluntness there,” Mr. Wong said. City Room: With New Official T-Shirts, City Shoots for the Hip 2011-08-19T22:21:10Z "Not from you; it doesn't sound natural, and I like your old bluntness better." Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z These virtues, however, have sad vices for a reverse--a bluntness which is both dull and coarse, and an abject humility, bending the neck of the conquered man even lower than need be. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Ted one evening determined to break the ice between his mother and Agatha, and proceeded to act upon his intention with his usual all-subduing bluntness. Niece Catherine 2011-07-30T02:00:13.927Z “Well, it ought to be, with two doctors on the job,” retorted Helen with her usual bluntness. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z In spite of your bluntness, I feel drawn towards you. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z The clumsiness of this animal's motions seems to be owing to the bluntness of its hind paws, which appear as if, we should suppose, it arose from re-curved legs. Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas 2011-07-10T02:00:18.883Z There were further incidents with Mark Webber and Jenson Button in Montreal a fortnight later, drawing an outburst from Lauda that was remarkable even by the Austrian's normal standard of bluntness. Is Hamilton starting to lose his grip? 2011-07-08T19:26:38Z The bluntness of the request—the insult of it—thought Lady Orlebar as she swept majestically out. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z "Yes, I do," replied Agnes, with the sudden bluntness of sincerity; "but I think I shall plague you sometimes, aunt Betsy." The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z He did not look at her and his manner had none of its usual bluntness; clearly he was evasive and, more, uncomfortable. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z He marked it, not without sentiments of answering hostility, which he could no better conceal, and which, indeed, after the honest bluntness of his national character, he did not care to conceal. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z “She evidently is not loyal to her pledge then,” Ruth replied with bluntness. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z "I am deeply ashamed of my judgments and actions," said the politician known for bluntness and a combative style in Congress. Congressman Weiner admits online affairs 2011-06-06T21:20:56Z "Nor am I sure I relish bluntness as much as you appear to." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "Grant me your pardon for a soldier's bluntness," said Bowman with an embarrassed bow to Ellen; then followed my lead eagerly, as I broached another subject. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z The fellow seemed somewhat irritated at the bluntness of her interrogatory. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z His affections were so warm, so frankly bestowed; yet that gracious, tender manner of his, even when compared with the bluntness of the men around him, never made him seem effeminate. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z With her accustomed bluntness, she had said: “Well, Mildred Carmichael, if you had only three and a half children, instead of seven, you would not have to be guilty of such absurd makeshifts.” Molly Brown's Post-Graduate Days 2011-05-27T02:00:15.860Z “I most assuredly do,” he answered with praiseworthy bluntness. The Camp Fire Girls' Careers 2011-05-27T02:00:15.330Z But the leave-taking of scientist Toshiso Kosako made waves not so much for its skilful dodging as for its remarkable bluntness. Making A Dramatic Exit: Japan's Nuke Adviser Quits 2011-05-01T10:04:59Z "What nonsense!" cried May, with her old schoolgirl bluntness. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 2011-04-26T02:00:29.063Z Stuart was somewhat nonplussed at the bluntness of the hint, and Rachel was delighted. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z “It is to his credit that he never married again,” Miss Dexter remarked with a bluntness in which there was nothing coarse. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The prosy bluntness with which the incidents of this strange story are treated as matter of fact, is scarcely less remarkable than the immorality which substitutes mere thaumaturgy for the finer instincts of humanity. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z Whilst Fatello thus ran on, with, as usual, more bluntness than good breeding, Steinfeld was evidently on thorns; and at the first appearance of a pause in the banker’s discourse, he impatiently struck in. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z "Sire, the attack this morning was intended for you," Allard flung with exasperated bluntness. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z Even here, we crows on the wire were lamenting his bluntness. Wayne Rooney lets it all out with hat-trick a year after heartache 2011-04-02T17:39:44Z As long as you fail to appreciate my good intentions it may be that you will understand bluntness better.” The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Extricating herself at last with much bluntness from the snare thus spread to entrap her favour, Countess Brock turned to the young officer, who, strange to relate, was her nephew. 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