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briefly
/ˈbɹiːfli/
adverb
(manner) In a brief manner, summarily.
"He covered the subject briefly in his book."
(duration) For a brief period.
"He only worked here briefly."
To be brief, in short.
"Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job."
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