curtly
Example Sentences
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She curtly replied that she would not comment on an ongoing investigation and left the room.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
So they were surprised when the staff curtly shot down their request without any explanation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025
Asked in Shelbyville how he’s doing, McConnell replied curtly: “I’m great. How are you?”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024
When Ms. Ford asked her curtly, “Who do you think you are, Cleopatra?”
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024
Mr. Kempsey'd told me, curtly, to get on with my homework till I was sent for, but for once I was up to date.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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