as in concisely
in a few words
tell us briefly why you chose this position
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As Haqq read, Ace briefly looked away before setting his toy down and turning back to his mother, smiling at the sentimental words.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been keeping a low profile since the end of football season, though the pair were briefly spotted in Park City, Utah earlier this month.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
The Blood Moon total lunar eclipse made the Moon appear red briefly early Friday — a rare sight not expected again until March 2026.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
After briefly pausing this second TRO, the Court lifted its stay.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Mar. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been keeping a low profile since the end of football season, though the pair were briefly spotted in Park City, Utah earlier this month.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
The Blood Moon total lunar eclipse made the Moon appear red briefly early Friday — a rare sight not expected again until March 2026.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
After briefly pausing this second TRO, the Court lifted its stay.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Briefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefly. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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