brief

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Throughout “Those Who Are About to Die,” the reader comes upon fascinating generalizations, usually introduced by attention-arousing brief sentences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Clark, who initially thought their meeting would be brief, was invited to a private audience, along with his mum and the director of the documentary.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Sharp selloffs are followed by brief, hopeful rallies that fade just as quickly.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

This brief glimpse of Daisy is another indication that there is more to come in the Mario movie franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Molly’s meals were known, on occasion, to propose marriage to her in the brief interval between when she set eyes on them and when she took a first bite.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny