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brief

[breef] / brif /




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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

A brief analysis published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health concludes that carbonated water alone is not enough to drive meaningful weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Their time as team-mates was brief, but a friendship was forged.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

With the exception of brief calls to their families, the astronauts relied on their connections to each other and Mission Control to accomplish the program objectives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

She finally replied yesterday with a brief Soz.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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