briefly
Example Sentences
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara briefly described the shooting to reporters but, unlike federal officials, gave no indication that the driver was trying to harm anyone.
From Los Angeles Times
In a block trade, a bank helps a client sell a big chunk of stock, briefly taking the shares and then distributing them, often in smaller portions, to other investors.
Jackson briefly conferred with Reiner in court then went into chambers for around 10 minutes before returning to withdraw from the case.
The United States briefly took part in the strikes, hitting three major Iranian nuclear sites.
From Barron's
Some briefly banged pots and pans out of their windows on Saturday instead.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
