Sentence examples for briefly by from inspiring English sources

Instead, he was detained briefly by the Israeli police.

He was held briefly by Islamic fundamentalists in Iran.

Relish is ensconced in space occupied briefly by the Bamboo Cafe Bar.

Back at the lodge we thawed briefly by the fire before collapsing into bed.

Questioned briefly by a judge, Mr. Sirven, 74, said that he was present "to answer questions".

Reached briefly by phone, Mr. Bové said he was surprised by the verdict.

That victory was mentioned briefly by a sports newsman who went by the name The Moose.

Imprisoned briefly by the Nazis, the elder Mr. Pokorny migrated to the United States in 1948.

They took turns at lead while connecting only briefly by eye contact.

In the front yard they paused briefly by the golden-shower tree that stood there.

Later, leaving the city, I asked the driver to stop very briefly by the minarets.