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brief

[breef] / brif /




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I tolerate these brief incursions, which are far fewer than the ads that load up individual leagues’ official apps.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

It said the fault caused a brief surge of electricity on its four live transmission lines in Eaton Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Coroner's officer Siobhan Golightly told the brief hearing that Muhammed had gone to the country park with friends on 25 May.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In my brief test run, the steering wheel rotated itself as the truck made careful turns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This time Wolf gave a brief snarl, then a whine, to show that he was a bit annoyed, but didn’t want to go too far and offend Torak.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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