: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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Democrats and advocates saw regular briefings on the Hill as a chance for more accountability.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Indeed, so anticipated was Vonn’s race that the IOC rescheduled its daily media briefing with reporters to avoid conflicting with the women’s downhill.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The previous three ransom messages to the media appeared to be the same, Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said in a press briefing earlier this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the case, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a press briefing on Thursday.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Indeed, so anticipated was Vonn’s race that the IOC rescheduled its daily media briefing with reporters to avoid conflicting with the women’s downhill.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The previous three ransom messages to the media appeared to be the same, Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said in a press briefing earlier this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the case, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a press briefing on Thursday.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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