curtly

Example Sentences

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To which Riley curtly responded, “I don’t really care what he says.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

She curtly dismissed suggestions that returning to Roland Garros could rekindle positive feelings.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

When Ms. Ford asked her curtly, “Who do you think you are, Cleopatra?”

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

“Listen, what I talk to Russell about is none of your business,” he said curtly to a reporter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

The kindness gives way a moment when he snaps his fingers and curtly admonishes the guardias for not putting out chairs for his guests.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez