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briefings

  • plural
    of briefing.
    briefing
    noun
    a short, factual oral summary of the details of a current or projected military operation given to the participants or observers.

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During pre-season media briefings, Webb said attacking handball was one law he would change - which would mean goals like Williams' would not be ruled out based upon the original evidence.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Before going on liberty during a port call, sailors receive extensive safety briefings, including how to avoid getting drawn in by foreign intelligence services.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Leavitt, 28, the youngest ever US presidential top spokesperson, has been a fiercely loyal Trump defender, delivering fluent and aggressive performances at often combative press briefings.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

He said that Wright had “explained this numerous times in briefings on Capitol Hill.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

She had seen the briefings from private investigators.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson