The top of each wave was a hill, from which the men could see, for a brief period, a wide area of shining sea.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

She turned to writing music. She says like many of her albums, "The Age of Miracles" gives a brief look at where she is in her life.

VOA: special.2010.05.28

"He had been having episodes of chest discomfort that were brief in nature.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

And take brief naps during the day to get extra sleep.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing.

VOA: special.2011.06.16

Hank Williams' life and career were brief.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

After a brief fight,they won.

VOA: special.2009.07.02

The comments came in a brief address to military personnel and their families at a Navy base in Florida.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa immediately made a brief address to parliament, saying this was a very painful moment.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

In his brief remarks, the president made clear he sees the death of Ted Kennedy as a personal loss.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

Jamie honed his jazz skills during a brief stint in Paris, before releasing his first album while still in his teens.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

In a brief statement from the White House, Mr.Obama stressed this will be a complex and challenging operation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

Burns,at a brief news conference before leaving India, was asked about the increased attacks in the region and the threats against India.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

In his brief remarks, Mr.Obama sought to explain his decision to release the memos and to lift the spirits of CIA employees.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20