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Meanings of briefest in English

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Usage of briefest in English
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Clary had a habit of answering questions in the briefest possible way.
The city of ember: book 1
2
Each team works as fast as possible for the briefest of periods.
The Guardian
3
Robin gave him in the briefest terms an outline of the tragedy.
The Yellow Streak
4
Yet, Keenan wouldn't risk even the briefest display of emotion around Aislinn.
Fragile Eternity
5
For the briefest instant, the ship stood out in a bright light.
The Blood Ship
6
This Gospel is at once the briefest and earliest of the four.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Preface and Introductio...
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It was opened after the briefest of delays by the trim parlor-maid.
The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton
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For the briefest second she remained standing as if nothing had happened.
Carrion comfort
9
Desmond said nothing; and for a moment-thebriefest-therefell an awkward silence.
Far to Seek / A Romance of England and India
10
Of his married life I cannot speak, save in the briefest manner.
Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1
11
Butler's third letter will present the issue in the briefest manner possible:
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler
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This was the briefest interlude before the moment of his triumphant entrance.
A Hoosier Chronicle
13
There was nothing she could not learn-andin the briefest time, too.
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1
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But their training prevented the spell lasting more than the briefest while.
The Lost Trail
15
Inside the hotel, he saw the briefest flash of a red sleeve.
The street philosopher
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There is nothing in my poor physiognomy worthy of your briefest attention.
A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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