briefs

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The justices then read those briefs and hear oral arguments in the case in a public session, during which they can question attorneys for both sides, before they meet and confer.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The group briefs the president on the economy and works with the Treasury Department to set the administration’s economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Like a diplomatic training camp, the King will be currently prepping for the trip, going through embassy briefs, reading histories and biographies, getting all the details of his engagements.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He has called on the bishops to defend the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees, and they have answered by submitting legal briefs to the Supreme Court on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Those Pokemon briefs were surprisingly comfortable, and I hadn’t worn briefs since I was in, like, third grade.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith