tersely
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The tersely written account said that “many” officials thought a rate cut wouldn’t be warranted in December but that “several” thought a reduction “could well be appropriate.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
When asked if he still had confidence in his Senate counterpart, he tersely replied: "Next question."
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
He speaks tersely, because every word is a hard-won battle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
"Don't let Cybil or this whole corporate machine make you doubt your worth," Mia pleads with Chris, who calmly yet tersely replies, "I never doubted my worth. I just didn't know other people did."
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2023
"To my rooms, then bring Dr. Bledsoe to me," he answered tersely.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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