brusque
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Daniel's family repeatedly described their coroner as being blunt and brusque, failing to put Daniel at the heart of the process.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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
Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Her partner, Joo Won Ahn, made less impact with his somewhat brusque approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
As I see him now, he is not really afraid, just withdrawing, as a bird or squirrel backs off from the brusque movements of the feeder—involuntary, instinctive.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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