: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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Ahead of the hearing, the defense asked for the proceedings to be public and a briefing on the matter be unsealed, but Hippler denied the request.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Previous press secretaries included Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham, and Kayleigh McEnany, with Grisham notably avoiding regular briefings.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Finally, a year ago, the State Department historian provided a briefing to Nadler’s office, but the records remain sealed.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
During an emergency briefing after the fire broke out, officials said a plume released from the plant contained hydrogen fluoride, a toxic compound, according to county spokesperson Nick Pasculli.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Previous press secretaries included Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham, and Kayleigh McEnany, with Grisham notably avoiding regular briefings.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Finally, a year ago, the State Department historian provided a briefing to Nadler’s office, but the records remain sealed.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
During an emergency briefing after the fire broke out, officials said a plume released from the plant contained hydrogen fluoride, a toxic compound, according to county spokesperson Nick Pasculli.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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