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Discover LudwigThe phrase "however brief" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that something is short in duration or length, often in contrast to something longer or more detailed. Example: "The meeting was informative, however brief it may have been."
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These portraits, however brief, are finely etched.
Baby, the elephant, was another such touch, however brief.
Shortly after that there was the first proper girlfriend, however brief.
Such visits, however brief, ceased when he became impotent, he disclosed.
Inside those moments — however brief they may be — there is a kind of anticipatory silence.
What they obviously do like are the appearances by President Bush, however brief.
For some executives, interim assignments offer relief, however brief, from unemployment.
It was supposed to be time away, however brief, from thinking about Trump.
Mr. Bloomberg said the city enjoyed its moment as the governmental capital once again, however brief.
However brief its reign I hope the other sitcoms around show due deference.
The moments, however brief, made her want to retire at 25.
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