briefs

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Third parties can also file briefs with the court to assert their own arguments; these are known as “friend of the court” or amicus curiae briefs.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Ticket Exchange, set up by Edinburgh fan Carey McEvoy, says Scotland fans can swap and sell World Cup briefs without "obnoxious" resale mark-ups.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The group briefs the president on the economy and works with the Treasury Department to set the administration’s economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“Research data in the briefs shows that, over the past five years, the number of students experiencing homelessness has increased within every racial and ethnic group — except Filipino students,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

My briefs were brand-new and had that just-out-of-the-package chemical smell.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith