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brusquely

[bruhsk-lee] / ˈbrʌsk li /


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“This is not about me, it’s about you,” Clare said brusquely.

From Literature

Not that Tudor appeared to take any great public pleasure from the victory - albeit one that saw Spurs knocked out of the Champions League - as he marched brusquely down the tunnel at the final whistle.

From BBC

“Move along,” she said brusquely to the man.

From Literature

Even if they were angry with fans, the manner in which they brusquely dismissed Frank's wishes sent out poor signals, raising doubts about his level of control.

From BBC

The first time it happened, the day care received an anonymous call from a woman brusquely asking them to open the door.

From Salon