terse

Example Sentences

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Designer Rob Janoff said that Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him one terse instruction when he commissioned a new logo in January 1977: "don't make it cute".

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Later that day, Merz’s office issued a terse statement saying Israel had notified it of the strikes shortly before they happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

More forms and records gathered sooner means fewer terse emails from your grouchy accountant — and less time waiting for your refund.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

In terse, precise narration that provides most of our chances to hear her voice, Melania says that this will be a movie about “family, business, philanthropy and becoming first lady of the United States, again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

She delivers a terse speech from a raised dais, and when it comes time to take our oaths to the Empire, I only know to stand because everyone around me does.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir