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in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

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"She would not see it," he said at last, curtly, feeling at first that this statement must do without explanation.
He nodded curtly and made for the door, dodging acquaintances as he went.
"Nay, nay, Simon," said Sir Nigel curtly, "I pray you to forget these free companion tricks.
Summary: Sir Andy Roberts, Curtly Ambrose heap praise on the young Indian quick
Not only did attendees play on the hallowed turf alongside greats such as Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram and Andrew Strauss, they were then regaled over dinner by batting heroes Sir Vivian Richards and Sunil Gavaskar.
Summary: Giant paceman Curtly Ambrose bowls the West Indians to a narrow 11-run victory over Pakistan
The 'Dhadkan' star further wrote how the ground staff named Mel decided it was "OK" to speak curtly to "brown people."
BIRTHDAYS: Shirley Conran, writer, 86; Stephen King, novelist, 71; Charles Clarke, politician, 68; Bill Murray, actor, 68; Ethan Coen, film producer and scriptwriter, 61; Curtly Ambrose, former cricketer, 55; Faith Hill, singer, 51; Ricki Lake, actress and talk show host, 50; Luke Wilson, actor, 47; Liam Gallagher, rock musician, 46.
In reply to question on arrival "What do you want from the Europeans," Zarif replied curtly "To have Iranian interest." Mogherini and Zarif are expected to hold talks with the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the UK later in the evening today and then talk to the press.
And Broad eased past West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose on the all-time wicket-takers list with his 406th scalp when Colin de Grandhomme fell for a rearguard 72.
My batting list for chats was West Indian legends Sir Viv Richards, Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Andy Roberts - and our own Geoffrey Boycott.
And West Indies great Sir Curtly Ambrose, said: "I'm so accustomed to this sort of performance now that it's not funny.
Harry, who arrived in Antigua yesterday for the start of a 15-day Caribbean tour, was presented with a cricket bat by the sports stars Sir Viv, Sir Andy Roberts and Sir Curtly Ambrose.
Curtly Ambrose played for which national cricket team?
Curtly Ambrose wasn't the friendly, fun-loving Caribbean player that the IPL has showcased to Indian fans.