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Sunday, February 5, 2012

147. Acerbic


 From, “On ‘X Factor,’ 2 Judges and Host Get the Ax,” by Brian Stelter, 1/31/12, The New York Times:

Ms. Abdul, who has been close to the acerbic Mr. Cowell for years, having served as a fellow judge and constant foil on “American Idol,” said in a statement on Tuesday that she has “absolute understanding of the situation” and added that Mr. Cowell would remain a “dear friend.” She said, “I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations.”

Acerbic: sharp or biting, as in character or expression

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