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

Her curt weekly directive was to take one from the pile and stick it in wrapping paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Williams had often been curt and closed when speaking to the media, but spoke warmly and openly in her first pre-tournament news conference.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 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

The rest of the day is a blur of failed combat battles, curt conversations, and narrow escapes from Helene.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir