brief
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A winter respite from drought was all too brief.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
A brief analysis published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health concludes that carbonated water alone is not enough to drive meaningful weight loss.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Once a star performer, Sweden's scores plummeted in 2012, and after a brief recovery, saw another significant dip in maths and reading in 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Just days before the defendants’ deadline to file their opening brief with the federal appeals court, the DOJ filed the motion to vacate the convictions altogether.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
“I estimate two hundred and twelve,” Alexander announced, after a brief mental calculation.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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