curtly

Example Sentences

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To which Riley curtly responded, “I don’t really care what he says.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

I realised the man was the minister for health, Dr Thet Khaing Win, and approached him for an interview but he curtly rejected my request.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

When Ms. Ford asked her curtly, “Who do you think you are, Cleopatra?”

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

“Listen, what I talk to Russell about is none of your business,” he said curtly to a reporter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

“No,” he said curtly, and his tone was livid.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer