: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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Prices for Russian oil have plunged as major Indian and Chinese buyers moved to comply with the sanctions before the Friday deadline for companies and banks to wind down business with Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, a senior Treasury Department official told reporters on a briefing call.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HUGE PROBLEM’ – Psaki slams White House for allowing 'sycophants' questions during press briefings.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Leavitt was on a roll during the media briefing on Thursday.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In August, Search Engine Land reported that Google had begun briefing brands and agencies about ads coming to AI Mode in Q4.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HUGE PROBLEM’ – Psaki slams White House for allowing 'sycophants' questions during press briefings.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Leavitt was on a roll during the media briefing on Thursday.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In August, Search Engine Land reported that Google had begun briefing brands and agencies about ads coming to AI Mode in Q4.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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