This should be brief, however, especially for older cases.

Burial services were usually brief, even for the most honored being.

Eight years is too brief for a massive conversion from one technology to another.

The debacle was not brief for the rest of the Yankees.

When the great man finally spoke down the line from the Chinese capital, the conversation was unusually brief for two such old friends.

It can be brief or last for several hours after a bowel movement.

Our first clash had been too brief for their proper enjoyment.

These references are brief for the most part, once describing a group who believe in Jesus.

Stephen rode over to chat, but this stop would be too brief for much.

My first visit to this place had been far too brief for my satisfaction.