briefly

Example Sentences

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She said she briefly lost consciousness, waking up to see debris covering two streets.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

They were briefly allowed to return to their apartment that evening, only to receive instructions to leave again early Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

In El Alto, a predominantly Indigenous suburb of La Paz and a hotbed of dissent, demonstrators briefly blocked access to the city's main international airport.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

St. Louis had briefly been a consultant for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2019 and had a stellar track record with his young players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She glared at the both of them, her eyes dipping down briefly to where Boaz’s freshly ripped tee did a poor job of being a shirt.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny