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brusque

[bruhsk, broosk] / brʌsk, brʊsk /


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Lowden talked to The Envelope about savoring “Slow Horses’” brusque humor, keeping his character on the move and acting opposite master thespians who know how to go deep at the drop of a hat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But McElwee’s nonlinear construction and brusque, confessional narration slowly transform the film into something much deeper, a poignant work of art that instantly yet subtly aligns itself with the great stories of our time.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

“When he arrives at Southwark House as a terse, brusque, tricky man, you’ve already experienced his level of affection with his wife and that’s really important contextually,” Haig says.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

Tudor's brusque, plain speaking style got no more out of the Spurs squad than Frank's more empathetic approach.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

He nodded, a brusque up-down of the huge head.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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