: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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The facility also has designated areas for live stand-ups, press briefings and interviews.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco court, which oversees federal appeals originating out of Idaho, set a briefings schedule into July.
—Kevin Fixler
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Trust between the Pentagon and journalists was already low – many in the press corps, including NPR, left the building last fall after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanded members of the press sign a pledge to not solicit information outside of press briefings.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The Athletic has been told that Hopkinson’s intent when speaking to reporters at a briefing called to discuss Newcastle’s latest financial results was to avoid the kind of public vote of confidence which often pre-empts the departure of a manager.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco court, which oversees federal appeals originating out of Idaho, set a briefings schedule into July.
—Kevin Fixler
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Trust between the Pentagon and journalists was already low – many in the press corps, including NPR, left the building last fall after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanded members of the press sign a pledge to not solicit information outside of press briefings.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The Athletic has been told that Hopkinson’s intent when speaking to reporters at a briefing called to discuss Newcastle’s latest financial results was to avoid the kind of public vote of confidence which often pre-empts the departure of a manager.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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