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Mr. Kent, a veteran author and broadcaster who has lived and worked in the Solomons, here introduces a proposed series of books featuring a blunt-spoken American nun, Sister Conchita, and Sgt.

When Trouble Cascades Tom Nolan 2011

A blunt-spoken former construction foreman, he had turned out to have acute antennae for changes in public sentiment and an impatience with hypocrisy.

The Return Daniel Treisman 2011

Instead he can just be blunt-spoken Chris Christie and let the next chief executive pick up the pieces of his governorship.

Jamal Simmons: What Next for Christie? Skip Reelection and Start Running for President in 2016 Jamal Simmons 2011

On the face of it, few people could have been more different than the blunt-spoken, gum-chewing bear of a man who built the Trans-Siberian Railway and the diminutive law professor, polished and reserved, who reminded one journalist of an “Englishman from a good family.”

The Return Daniel Treisman 2011

As real-time currency quotes flash on a nearby flat-screen panel, the blunt-spoken CEO says Honda is considering moving more of its production base to the U.S. if the dollar stabilizes at its current exchange rate of about 83 yen.

Honda Ramps Up U.S. Sales Chester Dawson 2011

In June, Stefan Jacoby, a blunt-spoken German who took to wearing cowboy boots to dealer meetings and car shows, left his post as U.S. chief to become Volvo Cars 'new chief executive.

Volkswagen Aims at Fast Lane in U.S. Vanessa Fuhrmans 2010

But his blunt-spoken style is a plus with Tea Party activists looking to reduce the size of the central government.

Perry Makes Quick and Controversial Impact in Presidential Race 2011

But his blunt-spoken style is a plus with Tea Party activists looking to reduce the size of the central government.

Perry Makes Quick and Controversial Impact in Presidential Race 2011

Mr. Collins, a wealthy businessman, had stood out within his party as a blunt-spoken advocate for smaller government.

Democrats Win Key Races in 2 States Jacob Gershman 2011

A blunt-spoken former construction foreman, he had turned out to have acute antennae for changes in public sentiment and an impatience with hypocrisy.

The Return Daniel Treisman 2011