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curtness



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Blane might have to brush off Duckie’s occasional curtness, but that’s the extent of his woes.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2026

We do still text frequently, but I can tell she is still upset with me, based on her curtness.

From Slate Apr. 5, 2021

And curtness will probably serve you better than trying to illustrate the boundaries of acceptable questions to tenacious neighbors.

From New York Times Feb. 25, 2021

What is noteworthy, though, is the curtness with which they’ve done so.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2010

Was that unusual curtness directed at her, or was it something else?

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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