briefly

Example Sentences

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Wildflowers that had briefly lit the desert floor would soon fade as heat gathered strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The trial had heard Roberts briefly lost consciousness in the collision, but when he came to he offered first aid to the Pinkneys until an ambulance arrived.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Some have even highlighted that a briefly malfunctioning space toilet cost about $23 million.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Pause here, briefly, and put Louis Béroud back in bed.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day