brief
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But that was brief remedy before Montpellier's next blow.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Clark, 48 years old, joined Walmart over two decades ago, with a brief stint as an executive at pet-supply retailer PetSmart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Coast Guard graduates on Wednesday, told reporters in brief remarks that the U.S. and Iran were in the “final stages” of talks to end the conflict.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
In a court brief, federal prosecutors allege the man who started the Palisades fire resented the rich and idolized Luigi Mangione.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
That brings a brief smile to her face.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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