briefly

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Marc’s mother, Sandra Saldívar, had briefly seen him earlier, exchanging a quick hello and goodbye before he left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital and briefly received treatment last month after feeling ill at a Philadelphia dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Add a can of white beans and a few cups of broth, then let it simmer briefly.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Kamila Deavers, who led the project, became interested in lead exposure after her young daughter briefly showed elevated lead levels linked to toy coatings, before stricter regulations were introduced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Termites boiled out of their nests, and Nhamo paused briefly to have a snack.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer