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brief

[breef] / brif /




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It said the fault caused a brief surge of electricity on its four live transmission lines in Eaton Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He now admits he rejected outreach to brief him on the changes before the replacement hire’s first day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Offering only a brief wave in acknowledgement of the acclaim, Williams was firmly focused on her first competitive match for 1,375 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The death penalty returned after a brief period of suspension when the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Gregg v.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Dusk was brief; darkness settled quickly over the island.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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