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curtly

[kurt-lee] / ˈkɜrt li /


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She curtly dismissed suggestions that returning to Roland Garros could rekindle positive feelings.

From BBC • May 20, 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

"Visibly and audibly irritated, Cannon curtly adjourned Nauta’s hearing, promising to issue a scheduling order calling for more briefing and another hearing," Roger Parloff wrote in a Monday article for Lawfare.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023

“My people are peaceful,” the Queen said curtly.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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