: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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There are additional challenges in the upcoming school year, officials told reporters in a briefing Wednesday, because of the expiration of federal pandemic relief funding, rising prices and greater student needs.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The secretary received a briefing on the GMD missile crew tactics, techniques and procedures.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
President of Bosch in North America and president of Bosch Mobility Americas Paul Thomas also made a revealing statement about the complexion of electric vehicle adoption during an online media briefing on the company’s business, Wednesday.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Adam Wilmes gave a quick briefing on Donna’s disappearance.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The secretary received a briefing on the GMD missile crew tactics, techniques and procedures.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
President of Bosch in North America and president of Bosch Mobility Americas Paul Thomas also made a revealing statement about the complexion of electric vehicle adoption during an online media briefing on the company’s business, Wednesday.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Adam Wilmes gave a quick briefing on Donna’s disappearance.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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