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debrief

[dee-breef] / diˈbrif /




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Get some clarity on a wild Supreme Court term: Sometimes the best way to stop spiraling about the news is to debrief with smart friends.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2026

After the dinner, one senior European official texted their counterparts a one-word debrief: “Phew.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

A chatty debrief on Taylor and Travis’ wedding: We have to hand it to Taylor Swift—it’s a real feat that she managed to keep many details of her Friday wedding to Travis Kelce under wraps.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

Rushing, in his first game back in the lineup after being removed Monday to rule out a concussion, huddled with Ohtani and pitching coach Mark Prior on the mound to debrief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“Check to see who you’ll be running with and where, and I expect to see you all back here at 3:05 p.m. so we can debrief and pack up for the day. All good?”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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