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briefest

  • superlative
    of brief.
    brief
    adjective
    lasting or taking a short time; of short duration.

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After repeatedly warning of the rivers’ endangerment, however, Mr. Winder concludes with only the briefest summary of the projects currently aimed at guarding against the dire outcomes he foresees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Under former general manager Perry Minasian, college players would be stoked to be drafted by the Angels, who did not hesitate to promote top prospects to the major leagues after the briefest of minor-league stints.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Series creator Christopher Storer conveys this in the briefest, tightest shots of hands lovingly plating food, as well as in panoramic views of the series as a whole.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026

The briefest of handshakes followed before Littler marched off.

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026

Then he raised one hand in the briefest possible greeting.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare