: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
No further cases have been reported since May 25, Tedros said during a media briefing.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
He would be expected to prepare a briefing book for the sheriff’s appearances at commissioners court meetings.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
No further cases have been reported since May 25, Tedros said during a media briefing.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
He would be expected to prepare a briefing book for the sheriff’s appearances at commissioners court meetings.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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