: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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The fragility of the new agreement was underlined by Thailand's Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri in a news briefing after Saturday's signing.
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
At the briefing, Wenski expressed his support for families in South Florida who are dealing with the realities of ICE arrests and deportation.
—Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
During a press briefing organized by the campaign against redistricting, Jason Kander, a former Missouri secretary of state, criticized Hanaway’s argument that the map was still in effect despite the campaign turning in signatures to force a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
At the briefing, Wenski expressed his support for families in South Florida who are dealing with the realities of ICE arrests and deportation.
—Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
During a press briefing organized by the campaign against redistricting, Jason Kander, a former Missouri secretary of state, criticized Hanaway’s argument that the map was still in effect despite the campaign turning in signatures to force a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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