briefed

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According to the indictment, Van Dyke was first briefed on the U.S. plan on Dec. 8.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

One person briefed on a working draft summed it up as “Sunnis. Shiites. Cartels.”

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Having only started in the role two weeks before security clearance was granted, Sir Olly said his predecessor had briefed him that Downing Street felt vetting "might be unnecessary" for someone of Mandelson's status.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as “pretty serious stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Tou can assure Father I'm very well briefed indeed.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro