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briefing

[bree-fing] / ˈbri fɪŋ /


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U.S. intelligence officials never gave Huang a warning that he might be a target of foreign intelligence efforts, often referred to as a defensive briefing, the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

“We’re going to need a full briefing specifically as it relates to the Nvidia issue,” Jeffries said, adding that “real concerns” have arisen from the case that will need to be addressed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

District Judge Valerie Caproni set an expedited briefing schedule to decide whether to halt the trading of single-stock perps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

The move however fueled speculation that Trump could be preparing further work on the West Wing, after several hints that he could move reporters out of the famed briefing room located near the Oval.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

At precisely 1230 hours, Colonel Bull Meecham strode into the briefing room to meet the officers of his squadron for the first time.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

The best of them took the time to study policy briefings, meet department heads and the most active beat reporters before holding their first briefing.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Sending invites to public briefings does not substitute for a seat at the table,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Scientists privately discuss differences in interpretations, agreeing on regular updates for the public via media briefings and social media postings.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

There’s press conferences, there’s briefings, and the public is informed about what could possibly happen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

He was also receiving daily written intelligence briefings, suddenly privy to the nation’s heavier secrets—the classified threats, quiet alliances, and covert operations about which the public remained largely unaware.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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