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The phrase "are often brief" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that typically has a short duration or length, such as conversations, meetings, or written messages.
Example: "In our team meetings, discussions about project updates are often brief, allowing us to stay focused and efficient."
Alternatives: "tend to be short" or "are usually concise."
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But critics say these counseling sessions are often brief and unhelpful.
Now, phone calls are often brief, used more to pass on quick snippets of information than for full-blown conversations.
Purdy's short stories are often brief and propelled by dialogue rich with the quirks and profanities of the American vernacular ("You're funning!" says one woman in "About Jessie Mae," which ran in the New Yorker in 1957).
In the N.F.L., where the sidelines always seem crowded with helmeted, faceless warriors whose careers are often brief, the everlasting worth and contribution of even gifted players can pass unnoticed, especially for those from the era before television.
These are often brief, if not minimal, and GPs can be notoriously difficult to reach for additional information during office hours.
Knowing the production backstory, you can't help but notice that the best scenes are often brief and character-driven, with writing that's sharper and funnier than the rest of the film.
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Politicians are often briefed about the people they meet, especially if, like Mr Bush, they meet tens of thousands.
While the encounter is often brief, the impression can be long-lasting.
The calls to the radio stations were often brief and urgent-sounding.
Their formal education is often brief and inadequate, so their employment options are limited, even if they can manage to escape from their prescribed lives.
The recipes were often brief and did not give precise quantities.
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