brief

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Years later, he literally mobilized an army to prevent that brief indiscretion from destroying his political ambitions.

From Barron's

The email promised access to special security briefings for donors.

From Salon

“We’ve made a lot of progress as a community working with Republicans, working with Democrats,” he said, as the sun made a brief appearance, illuminating the Douglas firs outside his door.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though it was a covert Special Forces operation, Panetta said, he personally briefed key congressional leaders before Bin Laden’s killing took place.

From Los Angeles Times

He actually doesn’t want to kiss all the time, leading to a brief appearance and disappearance of cast members Chloe Fineman and Sherman, unless its Ben Marshall.

From Los Angeles Times