brusque
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But McElwee’s nonlinear construction and brusque, confessional narration slowly transform the film into something much deeper, a poignant work of art that instantly yet subtly aligns itself with the great stories of our time.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
This moment of collective attention—a contrast to the brusque efficiency Ms. Holliday experienced the night of her sister’s death—imbues the experience of loss with one of sanctity that says “this moment matters.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Tudor's brusque, plain speaking style got no more out of the Spurs squad than Frank's more empathetic approach.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
Every rendezvous he manages is different: A brusque businessman wants to see his mother, ostensibly because an important document is missing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Through the closed door they heard the pencil woman speaking in her brusque way, then an embarrassed murmur that must have been Sticky’s response.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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