How to use "curtly" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "curtly" in popular movie and book plots

  • Sue tells Santana that she really wants to attend her wedding but Santana again curtly rejects her.  - A Wedding (Glee)
  • She curtly replies that she isn't, and telling lies is bad.  - Bombay Talkies (film)
  • When he gets to Chimayo, he is accosted by Clark, and curtly refuses any interviews.  - Monster (1980 film)
  • Betty curtly tells Don to have the kids back by 9.  - Public Relations (Mad Men)
  • One day Toby leads her to believe he is about to propose to her, before instead curtly insulting and breaking up with her.  - Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me
  • But she curtly refuses her consent on grounds that the two are wayward drunkards.  - Annayya (2000 film)
  • He is happy because he thinks the curtly worded telegram meant it was for himself.  - Portuguese Irregular Verbs
  • He gives the money to Reeves but keeps the artwork for himself, curtly informing Reeves that their partnership is over.  - Ripley's Game (film)
  • Eloise curtly rebuffs her employee and denies the request.  - Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut
  • When Pat finds Peter and Brian in the forbidden room, he curtly ejects them from the brewery.  - Wasted Talent
  • He is sent in to meet the warden (Patrick McGoohan), who curtly informs him that no one has ever escaped from Alcatraz and no one ever will.  - Escape from Alcatraz (film)
  • Herr Knopp, head of the local Gestapo, arrives and curtly dismisses the officer.  - Swing Kids (film)
  • Cassie sleeps with Sam early on—as she has with previous partners—but won't let him see her chest, and curtly sends him home afterward.  - Murder by Numbers
  • When Riker concedes confusion, she curtly informs him that "if you're still confused tomorrow, you know where my office is".  - Conundrum (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • She curtly explains that the virus spreads through blood and saliva and overwhelms its victims in 10 to 20 seconds.  - 28 Days Later
  • ", with Queen Aeoleon curtly responding, "I thought you were the King.  - Coming to America

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