in brief
Example Sentences
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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
He took the oath on Thursday, in brief and muted proceedings in the army headquarters.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
Trump, in brief postmeeting remarks, called the exchange with Lee “tremendous.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Ketchup-wigged french fries would march across our plates, engaging in brief affairs or heated disputes over carrot coins while burly chicken legs guarded the perimeter, ready to jump in should things get out of hand.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
