Sentence examples for a terse nod from inspiring English sources

We don't have to make plans; the kids are back at school, thank God, the garden can go to hell for six months and the only contact with the neighbours is a terse nod as we defrost the car on a crisp morning and feel the autumn blowing in at last.

This time they keep a stoic face, situates their drawers back up, gives a terse nod, and goes on their way.

Google confirmed the deal directly to TechCrunch in a terse note.

She has another coughing fit, before nodding a terse reply.

Grace called out, "Hi!" Sam nodded and gave a terse smile and a small wave.

LOVED IT certainly is a "Terse four-star review," and I also enjoyed the nod to The ONION at 49 Down.

Mr. Gelman answered with a terse affirmation.

We hear a terse interchange.

Not a terse word said.

The Taliban offered a terse explanation.

In a terse reply, the department refused.