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briefly

[breef-lee] / ˈbrif li /




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She also spoke briefly about her gratitude for being able to continue performing, acknowledging a journey that has not always been easy.

From Los Angeles Times

The first lady doesn’t mention politics other than to briefly say that it’s a shame so many people seem to wish her husband harm.

From Los Angeles Times

I’d passed through the Miami area before — briefly, on the way to or from cruises — enjoying the food and warmth without ever settling in.

From Salon

The bitcoin holdings of Michael Saylor’s Strategy were briefly underwater in a sign of the unwinding in cryptocurrency value this year.

From MarketWatch

It made headlines for biting someone and briefly disappearing.

From The Wall Street Journal