in brief
Example Sentences
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But, in brief remarks after an afternoon White House meeting, Trump appeared pleased.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
In wet winters, the valleys beyond town awaken in color as sand verbena, desert sunflower, evening primrose and pincushion gather in brief, luminous blooms across the desert floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Still, she has been tracking the strike from afar, and speaking in brief bursts with sources inside the country.
From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2026
Both companies, in brief statements, say they are in talks on a merger that could lead to Rio buying shares of Glencore in an all-stock deal.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 9, 2026
While I prepared trout baked in wild grape leaves, Matt sat on the bed and told me the world news in brief.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
