briefly

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We made a memecoin from $40 of leftover crypto that briefly reached a market cap of $2 million.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

Prior to the amendment, the constitution designated the leader of the Senate to briefly take over in case the sitting president dies or is incapacitated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Marc’s mother, Sandra Saldívar, had briefly seen him earlier, exchanging a quick hello and goodbye before he left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital and briefly received treatment last month after feeling ill at a Philadelphia dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The lights of the lobby briefly lowered and brightened.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny