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His perennial wit kept his audiences expectant, and his compact, forceful utterances seemed to break the argument of an opponent as a hammer shatters a pane of glass.
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This passage describes the impactful speaking style of John Van Buren, illustrating his ability to engage and challenge opponents.
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