brief
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Because cities normally produce a constant level of ground shaking, even a brief slowdown becomes easy to detect.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Altman’s potential conflicts of interest contributed to his brief ouster as chief executive in November 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Beane never found success in his brief major-league career.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Once a star performer, Sweden's scores plummeted in 2012, and after a brief recovery, saw another significant dip in maths and reading in 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“He’s a somnambulist. We’ve got to meet with Detective Webster and Mr. Pinkerton immediately. Get dressed as fast as you can and tell Mrs. Drysdale I’m recovered enough for a brief stroll into town.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing brief
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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