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brusque

[bruhsk, broosk] / brʌsk, brʊsk /


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In fact, his birthday was celebrated as a holiday at the firm, RenauxView, a textile manufacturer in Brusque, Brazil.

From Washington Post • May 14, 2022

Brusque and unapologetic, Krasner shocked the city’s political establishment when he won the Democratic primary in 2017 and has gained national attention both for his policies and his blunt rhetoric and outspoken advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2019

Brusque but affable, he put me at ease.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2012

Brusque welcome: Peter Uihlein got a rather harsh U.S.

From Chicago Tribune • Jun. 17, 2011

Brusque though his words might be, his merry laugh removed any disagreeable impression.

From Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' by Rizal, José




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