: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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At a briefing this afternoon, police said the suspects were 17 and 19.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Mayor Barbara Lee also thanked the community members at Monday's briefing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Vance responded with a novel technique for the briefing room.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said in a news briefing that the security officer likely helped prevent further bloodshed.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Mayor Barbara Lee also thanked the community members at Monday's briefing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Vance responded with a novel technique for the briefing room.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said in a news briefing that the security officer likely helped prevent further bloodshed.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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