Want to use Brief correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like short or abstract.
Brief in a sentence
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Brief meaning
- Of short duration; happening quickly.
- Concise; taking few words.
- Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
Example sentences (20)
A brief visit to the local parish (or a quick search on the internet) gives ready evidence of this transformation.
A special Juneteenth celebration brings all of Salem together and provides a brief distraction for Abe’s loved ones.
At the side of the pitch there had been a brief moment of chaos as Peterborough’s bench protested the challenge.
After a brief back-and-forth, the house was theirs for $186,000 and they set a move-in date for early December.
A brief overview of current laws and regulations on aftermarket parts fitted to motor vehicles in Australia.
A Sydney businessman accused of reckless foreign interference has been remanded in custody after a brief court appearance.
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor’s office filed the 91-page brief on Wednesday arguing that very point.
Although a light-hearted romp in the world's most popular city, many viewers will only want to stop in for a brief vacation.
After a brief introduction to Lingo, we are also introduced to the marketplace of women on this island.
Andaya’s resignation letter was brief and had no mention of the health reasons that county officials cited for his resignation.
And with deciding to stay after a brief foray into the portal, BYU receivers coach Fesi Sitake should be set to work his magic.
A family spokesperson tells us that Springer died at his home in Chicago, Ill., after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Along with his fiancée Lesley, daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa, and after a brief illness, he passed away on Wednesday morning.
A brief section of the report on the issue says the details of each site cannot be detailed due to being financially confidential.
Also, understand that this column provides a brief summary of a general approach to a complex topic.
Another cameo which happened because of Margot Robbie, former Love Islander Chris Taylor makes a very brief appearance as Ken Emcee.
After a brief unemployment phase, Sylvie asks Emily to come work for her again at Agence Grateau.
A brief recess was held before the meeting resumed and the Board of Commissioners took the vote.
And even the brief period of excitement when, newly slim and trim, he was described as a ‘silver fox’ by some ladies of a certain age.
At one point when I was at lunch in the cafeteria, a nun who was a professor, stole my brief case with my notes and left the cafeteria.
Phrases with brief
These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:
Common combinations with brief
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- after brief 32×
- for brief 14×
- the brief 9×
- brief period 7×
- during brief 6×
- following brief 6×
- brief illness 6×
- brief moment 6×
- with brief 5×
- brief and 5×
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