in brief

Example Sentences

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Coast Guard graduates on Wednesday, told reporters in brief remarks that the U.S. and Iran were in the “final stages” of talks to end the conflict.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But, in brief remarks after an afternoon White House meeting, Trump appeared pleased.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

History is the most formidable character in “Lázár”; the family members, evoked in brief, time-hopping chapters, are stretched very thinly across it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

I write in brief, for few words are best when they can bring only pain.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein