Sentence examples similar to expecting a brief answer from inspiring English sources

A brief answer must suffice here.

"How was [insert country name here]?" is a common question that begs for a brief answer.

I expect a brief handshake, a "Good luck, Coley", something.

Write down a brief answer--you'll draw upon it often.

Don't read it expecting a conclusive answer.

Davon looked in my direction, straight-faced, expecting an answer.

I don't think Junior was expecting an answer.

Is the question rhetorical or are they expecting an answer?

You weren't expecting an answer.

It is a distinction of this brief, charged novel that if you ask at any moment "who is speaking" it is best not to expect a final answer.

Don't expect a quick answer.