briefs

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A self-described "proper working-class" woman, Rayner rose quickly in Westminster, taking up the women and equalities, and education briefs in the shadow cabinet of former Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They generally have the luxury of hearing the parties’ arguments at length and on their own timeline—with months if not years to review evidence and briefs and consider motions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Third parties can also file briefs with the court to assert their own arguments; these are known as “friend of the court” or amicus curiae briefs.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The group briefs the president on the economy and works with the Treasury Department to set the administration’s economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Crook briefs Parker on the day’s events, then explains that the presidential carriage will be stopping at Fourteenth and H Streets to pick up Major Rathbone and Miss Harris.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly