Sentence examples similar to curtail conversation from inspiring English sources

4. We reserve the right to redirect or curtail conversations which descend into "flame-wars" based on ingrained partisanship or generalisations.

"Have you met Ellis the Elephant?" Callista Gingrich has a firm formality that can be very effective in curtailing conversations she does not wish to engage in.

14 15 The H@N system also highlighted issues with transcription of information: Each junior made notes on loose paper when calls were received, and these were sometimes very brief because pressing clinical matters curtailed conversations.

I raised an eyebrow, thanked him, and curtailed the conversation.

He talked briefly with Irwin Redlener, a disaster-preparedness expert, and then curtailed the conversation to check in with KFOR, the local NBC affiliate.

In both Acts I and III he has a marvelously dignified way of curtailing difficult conversations with the Queen Mother by indicating "Allow me to show you elsewhere" with a courteously extended arm.

If given the opportunity, would you engage in a discussion during the Holiday season to curtail the unwanted sentiments and behaviors through a face-to-face conversation?

His coworkers rated him just as highly on decisiveness, but in later conversations they described him as "overwhelming" and cited his tendency to curtail discussion.

I keep hearing an opinion in conversation with notable indies that the most pressing need in the space is to curtail "the crap".

Hospitals curtail services.

Meanwhile, Russia may curtail exports.