briefed

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It cited two US officials and two other sources - all unnamed - who it described as briefed on the issues.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Iran has told Pakistan that ending such threats could help convince hard-liners that now is time to restart talks, according to an Iranian diplomat and other people briefed on the communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

According to the indictment, Van Dyke was first briefed on the U.S. plan on Dec. 8.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

One person briefed on a working draft summed it up as “Sunnis. Shiites. Cartels.”

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Terrance briefed the slave catcher on the state of affairs since Lovey’s capture.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead