briefings

noun

Definition of briefingsnext
plural of briefing
as in instructions

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  1. instructions
  2. observations
  3. speeches
Noun
  • When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Creating seamless experiences with clear instructions, accessible support and a sense of accomplishment at the end all contribute to a positive interaction.
    Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
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  • Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Her observations have struck a chord with many, highlighting an evolving educational landscape that some worry could be leaving students unprepared.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observations
Noun
  • There were a few speeches, but they were abbreviated.
    JJ Rosen, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, on the Senate floor, outgoing members who were either retiring or had lost their seats gave farewell speeches.
    Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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