briefed

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Brad Cooper, briefed the White House on May 1 on a range of military options, including for how to guide ships through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

Having only started in the role two weeks before security clearance was granted, Sir Olly said his predecessor had briefed him that Downing Street felt vetting "might be unnecessary" for someone of Mandelson's status.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He briefed us on the detachment’s military training, political education, and valor in the field.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela