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Recent Examples of brevity Its resurgence in popularity has been linked to viral moments on social media, where brevity and catchphrases carry significant influence. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Here’s more from my seriously unserious conversation with Alva about the fictitious land deal (edited for clarity and brevity). Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 These interviews were edited for clarity and brevity. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025 This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brevity

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“Brevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brevity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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