as in concisely
in a few words
tell us briefly why you chose this position
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Recent Examples of briefly
The hit-and-run also took place in Milligan’s apartment parking lot, according to court documents, after Lindsey allegedly tried to approach Milligan’s car again, pulling on the door handles and briefly wielding a brick, court documents read.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
His papal name will be announced, and the new pope will then speak briefly and say a prayer.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Stocks briefly soared before investors realized the information was wrong.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to briefly shouting out the forthcoming new show starring and executive produced by Shields, the main objective seemed to be to drive home the fact that Acorn is in the portfolio.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
His papal name will be announced, and the new pope will then speak briefly and say a prayer.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Stocks briefly soared before investors realized the information was wrong.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to briefly shouting out the forthcoming new show starring and executive produced by Shields, the main objective seemed to be to drive home the fact that Acorn is in the portfolio.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefly
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The report of a kayaker in distress near Willamette Falls came from a 911 caller shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, the sheriff’s office said.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The eastbound side from the tunnel to Silverthorne also closed Friday morning but reopened shortly before 7:20 a.m. Both directions of U.S. 6 east of Silverthorne remained closed as of 8:25 a.m.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Briefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefly. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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