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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a brief from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a short document or summary that provides information or instructions from a specific source.
Example: "I received a brief from the legal department outlining the new compliance regulations."
Alternatives: "a summary from" or "a report from".
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Then she had a brief from Brian Griffiths's team in charge of policy at No 10.
A ministerial committee met, with a brief from Downing Street finally to get a resolution of the issue.
A brief from the Mormon Church told the court that restrictions on religious proselytizing were increasingly common.
Would he add his name to a brief from a group of law professors urging a federal court to uphold the health care overhaul law?
She would be provided with a brief from the cabinet office, and being thorough, you could frequently see her underlinings on the last page.
A brief from the solicitor general's office unwisely said providers and recipients cannot sue the state, even if that means compromised care.
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A briefing from Global Witness called Anonymous companies (pdf).
I've just had a briefing from local officials about the policy.
When I arrive, I get a briefing from whoever's at the scene.
He asked for a briefing from the man who would know – Scarlett.
But here is a briefing from one of their "user-involvement development workers".
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