- present participle of brief.
briefing
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What helped yields retreat on Wednesday was Warsh’s mention of falling inflation expectations in the wake of his first press briefing at the helm of the central bank in June.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
He said the prosecutor would give another news briefing on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Dozens of people have been rescued alive, which "brings us joy that they can embrace their families and loved ones", Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said at a televised briefing on Friday.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
“The outbreak in Uganda is under control—they are doing a great job,” Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said in a recent briefing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
He flicked the radio back on, and the briefing continued.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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