briefly

"The judge issued a brief ordering the student to appear in court next week. "

"Winning the spelling bee was a happy event for Emily. "

"Let me tell you how it happened."

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

"The duration of the meeting was only thirty minutes. "

"They were fired summarily at a single plant-wide meeting."

"The faulty electrical wiring caused a short circuit, plunging the whole house into darkness. "

"He’s working in a bar."

"The students are subject to strict rules about late arrivals. "

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

"He lost his hearing in the explosion."