briefs

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The Supreme Court agreed without explanation to block the appeals court ruling until at least May 11 while the parties file legal briefs.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Ticket Exchange, set up by Edinburgh fan Carey McEvoy, says Scotland fans can swap and sell World Cup briefs without "obnoxious" resale mark-ups.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

For the cases that the court agrees to consider, the parties to that case file briefs – written legal arguments – with the Supreme Court.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

In granting the AI company an injunction last week against the Pentagon’s attempts to sever its contracts, Judge Rita Lin referred to, among other things, the large number of amicus briefs on the company’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He wasn’t in his undershirt and briefs, the comforter pulled to his chin.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez