Example Sentences

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Usually for Polly those means are her iron will, sharp tongue, political savvy and all-hours access to Corning.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2018

Thomas arrived on screen with his unscrupulous ambition; Lady Mary with her iron will, sharp tongue, and imperial lion heart; Edith with her perpetual, painful second-bestness.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2014

The disgust of the idea made Martin's words, against his will, sharp and angry.

From The Captives by Walpole, Hugh, Sir