: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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An internal Indonesian military briefing paper distributed in mid-October and obtained by The Post shows the deployment of soldiers in areas beyond Israeli control is being considered.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
For now, the authorities will continue to speed up efforts to build mechanisms for market entry and exit to create an environment of fair competition, Li said at the briefing.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
During last week's NASA briefing, Kshatriya wasted no time addressing the speculation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Elad’s brief argues that Quraishi’s TRO came only after the NCAA had a chance to provide input in a briefing schedule impacted by the Thanksgiving holiday and closing of courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
For now, the authorities will continue to speed up efforts to build mechanisms for market entry and exit to create an environment of fair competition, Li said at the briefing.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
During last week's NASA briefing, Kshatriya wasted no time addressing the speculation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Elad’s brief argues that Quraishi’s TRO came only after the NCAA had a chance to provide input in a briefing schedule impacted by the Thanksgiving holiday and closing of courts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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