brief
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From there, tell a series of brief but compelling stories.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
You could absolutely stop at the stovetop stage, but I’d encourage you toward a brief stint in the oven if you have the time.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
"Xi will almost certainly brief Putin on his summit with Trump," Kim said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The February brief was filed on behalf of two other groups — Common Cause and the Project on Government Oversight — as well as four former federal officials, including former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But then I remember that brief moment in the sun, the power of startling that deer, the delicious languor from a full belly, and it’s like the choice was made before we even started barking.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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