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briefs

British  
/ briːfs /

plural noun

  1. men's underpants or women's pants without legs

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Example Sentences

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So the department had to withdraw large portions of four different briefs filed in this case, retract multiple statements made at oral arguments, and ask Castel to correct his own opinion repeating this error.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Ferguson closely oversees his agency’s litigation, editing legal briefs and demanding an “elevator pitch” that succinctly explains a case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

But on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped the administration briefs "all senators" on the operation.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Fischer ordered the parties to file briefs by March 15 on proposed relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

He toweled himself off and put his boxer briefs and jeans back on, but headed to his room for a fresh shirt.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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