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Meanings of terse reply in English

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Usage of terse reply in English
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That prompted a terse reply from Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Reuters
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Come on, now is your opportunity." "March!" was the ruffian's terse reply.
The Tragedies of the Medici
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I can imagine quite a bit. He glanced at Chewbacca, who grunted a terse reply.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
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I know the locality well, was the terse reply.
The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers; Or, On the Trail of ...
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He'd texted his terse reply to her after that.
The frailty of flesh
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Jobs allegedly shot back a terse reply: Our goals do not include helping you get a good grade.
Wired
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He received a terse reply:
Carte Blanche
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I got upset and sent a terse reply, calling her out in a sarcastic and demeaning way, which I regret.
News.com.au
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As quick as his two hands could type, the assassin punched in his terse reply, placing the blame where it belonged.
Act of treason
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She took a screenshot of the message and posted it on Twitter, along with her terse reply, and the tweet went viral.
The Guardian
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The CEO shot back a terse reply, defending his company and attacking his competitor Google, according to the reader: Oh yes they do.
Wired
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Tuck did so, and received a terse reply-towhich Tuck responded with another sharp rap of his staff against the sheriff 's shins.
Tuck
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When no reply was forthcoming, he added, "Any ideas?" The Wookiee moaned a terse reply, to which Han responded with a half sneer.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
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Google does a decent job of suggesting terse replies to emails.
Wired
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Enoch began rapidly to read letters and to dictate terse replies.
The Enchanted Canyon
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His gaze narrowed at her terse replies.
Wrangling the redhead
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
Common