: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Here’s a look at what McDaniel said during his Friday media briefing with reporters, including injury updates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson declined to answer questions about the briefings and why Democrats weren't invited.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Here’s a look at what McDaniel said during his Friday media briefing with reporters, including injury updates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson declined to answer questions about the briefings and why Democrats weren't invited.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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