brief

Example Sentences

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"Total and complete victory," the president told AFP in a brief telephone interview after Monday's announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The passengers returned to the plane after a brief wait and were preparing to taxi when a second alert hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In a brief closeup from an earlier tournament game, Mara was shown wagging his tongue in celebration … or was that in revenge?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It needs only a brief bloom — fragrant, not browned.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Boaz was still getting his bearings and fighting the nausea from the brief rewind when he heard hurried footsteps and saw Hila running toward them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny