briefly
adverb
used when you are about to say something without many details
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used for giving the facts that are most relevant in a situation
used for saying that you will tell someone a long and complicated story very quickly and simply
without many details
used for introducing a summary of something that you have just said
used for giving a summary of what you think the situation really is
used for showing that you are giving a general idea of what someone said instead of their actual words
after considering all the relevant facts
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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