Then on Monday, Aug. 22, came blunt warnings about it. (si.com)
In a blunt warning to suppliers, Mr Durkan says Coles will not only demand that they justify price rises by proving that their costs are increasing, but is prepared to replace branded goods with private label equivalents if branded prices rise too fast. (afr.com)
Hughes issued a blunt warning to the Tories that the government would break up if key pensioner benefits in the coalition agreement were cut. (theguardian.com)