briefly

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Louise Haigh, who briefly served as transport secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's government, has been central to the new MP for Makerfield's operation in recent weeks.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Albanese sported a wide grin as the two leaders briefly paused at the event to take a selfie photo.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Although some particles briefly accumulated in other organs such as the spleen, the researchers found no signs of toxicity outside the tumors.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

The Korea Exchange briefly activated trading curbs on both the Kospi and smaller tech-heavy Kosdaq markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Boaz turned briefly, scowling, and realized a second too late that to everyone else it might appear that he was grimacing at the pair of elderly men in the row behind him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny