briefly

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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, later said that a leading theory of the fire’s ignition was that the idle line became energized briefly through induction, sparking the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Scaramucci founded SkyBridge Capital and briefly served as White House communications director during President Donald Trump’s first term.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Russia briefly closed maritime access to the town of Kronstadt, where the naval base is located, according to Russian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"An era comes to an end with her passing. I feel, like so many French people, a deep nostalgia," said Sarkozy, who last year was briefly jailed over a graft conviction.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Ridge briefly touched his back pocket, as if to remind himself it was still there.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly