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Meanings of brusque movement in English

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Usage of brusque movement in English
1
He made such a brusque movement that he even tottered a little.
Under Western Eyes
2
Then, with a brusque movement of furious resolution, he disappeared in the night.
The Dream
3
Artois made a brusque movement towards the terrace, muttering something about the launch.
A Spirit in Prison
4
With a brusque movement Sophia left the bedroom by way of Cyril's room.
The Old Wives' Tale
5
A brusque movement of his arm, flinging her hand away, stopped her short.
Victory: An Island Tale
6
Jackson made a brusque movement, and accidentally touched the guitar.
Tales of Unrest
7
The Count made a brusque movement of surprise, and saluting the Prince coldly, left him.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851
8
Following upon a sigh, he thrust his papers aside with a brusque movement of relief.
The Forfeit
9
Then with a brusque movement he turned his face to the wall, and closed his eyes.
Lady Merton, Colonist
10
He made a brusque movement, throwing himself backward.
Conscience — Volume 4
11
Heyst made a brusque movement of protest
Victory: An Island Tale
12
She dropped her head; then, with a brusque movement, she pulled to the door, which closed behind her.
Les Misérables
13
But don't be harsh with him, she added, at a brusque movement which Colville made toward the mask.
Indian Summer
14
Suddenly he drew it, with a brusque movement, down the front of his jacket and left a long smudge.
An Outcast of the Islands
15
She made a brusque movement.
Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.)
16
He felt mysteriously shy, and with a brusque movement of the head shifted his glance from her to the river.
The Pretty Lady
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Brusque movement across language varieties
United Kingdom
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