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brevity

[brev-i-tee] / ˈbrɛv ɪ ti /


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The brevity of the counterexample made it easy for other mathematicians to verify.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

From “Down goes Frazier!” to “Do you believe in miracles?” each one is a master class in timing and brevity that etches one singular moment straight into legend.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

I think about the brevity of that difficulty today, as I listen to parents struggling with deeply feeling kids and water-spilling 2-year-olds.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Some responses are paraphrased for clarity or condensed for brevity.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

“Baby, Mr. O’Hanlon’s not, I’m happy to say, typical of the Maycomb County council membership. I hope you noticed my brevity in introducing him.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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