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brusquely

[bruhsk-lee] / ˈbrʌsk li /


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Even if they were angry with fans, the manner in which they brusquely dismissed Frank's wishes sent out poor signals, raising doubts about his level of control.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

The first time it happened, the day care received an anonymous call from a woman brusquely asking them to open the door.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2026

He gave her a pointed look, she says, and addressed her brusquely in Swahili: “You’re a Gen Z—come here.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2025

The brusquely controlled way Kim’s Emmy speaks to Nora hints at the ocean of unresolved feelings between them.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2025

Reporters who had descended upon the hospital office fired questions at the spokesman, who kept saying brusquely, “I don’t know.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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