curt

Example Sentences

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“Most certainly,” said the owl with a curt nod.

From Literature

Her tone is curt, and there’s an intensity in her eyes that wasn’t there moments ago.

From Literature

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

When he came off the ice, the hug from Tutberidze seemed curt.

From BBC

He gives me a curt nod and heads out of the classroom, book tucked under his arm.

From Literature