brief

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"Total and complete victory," the president told AFP in a brief telephone interview after Monday's announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The signs are expected to remain in place for a few weeks, giving passers‑by a brief glimpse into Niovi's world.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

During this brief window, approximately two-thirds of the Jews of Zamość decided to flee the approaching Nazis and accompany the Soviet troops returning to Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In a brief closeup from an earlier tournament game, Mara was shown wagging his tongue in celebration … or was that in revenge?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She had not seemed herself since they entered the caverns, except for the brief time when they were swimming.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda