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briefed



ADJECTIVE
instructed
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Transport Scotland said the documents released this week "made clear" Flynn had "not been briefed on the issue" before his committee appearance, and the emails sent to his office had not been shared with him.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Quoting Flynn, it says: "I was not briefed on this incident, however details were shared with the former cabinet secretary for transport on 30 June 2025, in line with agreed processes."

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In the room, the prime minister was briefed that “we were somewhat surprised” that “there are still a number of skirmishes and a large number of casualties.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The Sussex team had sight of it about an hour before it was made public, according to one person briefed on the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

When I did visit, I sensed that my mother had been briefed by the regent, for she would question me closely as to whom I was playing with.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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