in brief
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Coast Guard graduates on Wednesday, told reporters in brief remarks that the U.S. and Iran were in the “final stages” of talks to end the conflict.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
Still, she has been tracking the strike from afar, and speaking in brief bursts with sources inside the country.
From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2026
He took the oath on Thursday, in brief and muted proceedings in the army headquarters.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
Trump, in brief postmeeting remarks, called the exchange with Lee “tremendous.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Once, when he passed, one of the boys had said: “Here comes Reverend Grimes,” and nodded, in brief, respectful silence.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
