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
Until, that is, I noticed myself crossing some invisible line: I wasn’t just focused; I was curt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
The pair had a curt handshake after Townsend clinched victory before Latvian Ostapenko made a comment at the net.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 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
Victor was ready with a curt reply, when Hornet put her head around the door.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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