as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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Combined, the episodes have exposed quality lapses at Boeing and its supply chain, alongside a corrosive culture a quarter-century in the making, where pressure over costs and schedule permeated decision-making.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
This is a welcome development for the media platforms that are shelling out $10 billion this fall for the right to carry the games, especially in light of the corrosive effect the Trump-Clinton race had on the 2016 season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Since then, reports have surfaced about corrosive working environments at his companies.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Ensure that the mower is not positioned near any corrosive materials, ignition sources, or wet areas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
This is a welcome development for the media platforms that are shelling out $10 billion this fall for the right to carry the games, especially in light of the corrosive effect the Trump-Clinton race had on the 2016 season.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Since then, reports have surfaced about corrosive working environments at his companies.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Ensure that the mower is not positioned near any corrosive materials, ignition sources, or wet areas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
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The statues come on the heels of the installation of a sarcastic statue dedicated to Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists, which was unveiled in front of the Capitol last week.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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All this to say, Mo-eum is using this famous expression in a sarcastic way to imply that Seok-ryu is admitting her fault in the hopes that Mo-eum might go easy on her. 6.Regina Kim, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Peppiatt not only makes drug humor seem joyfully silly again, but treats Irish patriotism as a tempting high worth celebrating; there’s a tough and satiric love at play.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
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This satiric sequel comes close to extending the joke too far, and the plot-starting death of Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) is a lazy-rude contrivance.Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024
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For You, Too An additional reason for elevating your chicken soup with lemon rather than other acidic ingredients is the health benefits.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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They are made by adding an acidic compound to creatine to help creatine absorb better and provide other nutrients that support sports performance.Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Magnesium interferes with bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis, antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors used for acid reflux.8 Potassium: The kidneys regulate potassium levels.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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This ensures that the acid and electrolyte levels in your blood (including sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) remain at the ideal concentration.Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Just about every other domain — from social media to family life — can feel ripe for demonizing attacks and caustic rhetoric.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The former president has doubled down on caustic speech in a bid to bolster his support among men, which could lose him critical female voters — where Harris enjoys a large lead.Amie Parnes, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Taking selfies in the cradle of the atom bomb By Ross Andersen At a gate topped by barbed wire just north of White Sands Missile Range, a miles-long line of vehicles formed before dawn on Saturday.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Panama installs barbed wire to block migrants traveling through the Darién Gap But not every video paints a rosy picture.Kunal Sehgal, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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