For a brief period earlier this year, it was more than just talk.

He had been married for a brief period but did not have any children.

However, he is only able to do so for a brief period of time.

He served until 1997 and again for a brief period in 2001.

This position, however, he held only for a brief period.

In 1947, she went back to Europe for a brief period.

Though the church was united for a brief period from 1958 to 1975.

The couple had only been married for a brief period.

Since you'll be in the air for a brief period.

The area was later only independent for a brief period.