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brevity

[brev-i-tee] / ˈbrɛv ɪ ti /


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Yet the brevity of this pre-election period "will likely not have much of an effect", said Michael Cucek, assistant professor of Asian Studies at Temple University's Japan Campus.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Kerr’s early contests often ended in less than two minutes, an oops-I-missed-it-grabbing-a-beer brevity that would have made pay-per-view buyers grumble.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

His statement was notable for its relative, and unusual, brevity – but primarily for its vagueness.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

Life is short, and even if it’s well-lived, its brevity is both beautiful and cruel.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

His relationship with Kainene might well not last long, but the moments of being with her, knowing he was not weighed down by lies and pretense, would make the brevity worthwhile.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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