curt

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The rhythm section remained taut and rigid—live musicians mimicking the curt slap of hip-hop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 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

He gives me a curt nod and bows fluidly to Katherine.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland