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briefing

[bree-fing] / ˈbri fɪŋ /


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A "ministerial engagement briefing" issued ahead of the transport committee's meeting on 9 September showed two emails sent to Flynn at 08:48 and 09:04.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The complex job of press secretary goes beyond the briefing room podium to include managing contentious relationships with the press, coordinating with other parts of the White House, and providing media advice to the president.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In a press briefing earlier Tuesday, a WHO spokesman said the risk from the incident appeared to be "moderate to low".

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The briefing is delivered to subscribers by email each workday morning at 6:30 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Then, when there was no immediate response: “I suppose Bessie’s been briefing you by the hour.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Scientists privately discuss differences in interpretations, agreeing on regular updates for the public via media briefings and social media postings.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

There’s press conferences, there’s briefings, and the public is informed about what could possibly happen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Before going on liberty during a port call, sailors receive extensive safety briefings, including how to avoid getting drawn in by foreign intelligence services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Marra also warned against "negative cowardly briefings", saying those who believed they could win votes were "dangerously deluded".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

It’s where Barack sat up late at night, poring over briefings and drafts of speeches in the Treaty Room, and where Sunny, one of our dogs, sometimes pooped on the rug.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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