curt
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When asked directly whether the administration has a social media problem during Tuesday’s press briefing, Leavitt’s answer was a curt “No.”
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
Her curt weekly directive was to take one from the pile and stick it in wrapping paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Williams had often been curt and closed when speaking to the media, but spoke warmly and openly in her first pre-tournament news conference.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
When I did respond, via WhatsApp message, she was curt: “Hello, you finally replied to my message. I thought you were taken away by aliens.”
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
Lords Celtigar and Velaryon each gave him a curt nod and walked on while: the others ignored him utterly, but Ser Axell Florent stopped for a word.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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