brief

Example Sentences

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It follows comments made by the Western Trust board at a Stormont health committee briefing last November that when a service is paused there is an "inevitability" it won't go back.

From BBC

“He’s a somnambulist. We’ve got to meet with Detective Webster and Mr. Pinkerton immediately. Get dressed as fast as you can and tell Mrs. Drysdale I’m recovered enough for a brief stroll into town.”

From Literature

“This brief fashion phase contrasted sharply with the minimalist black turtleneck and jeans that would later define his public image,” a description of the item states.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans believe that all this activity points to Styles gearing up to announce his fourth album, after a brief detour into marathon running last year.

From BBC

Senior officials are due to brief the president on Tuesday on possible courses of action.

From BBC