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marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a concise article on violence in the media that manages to say more than most books on the subject
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Katrina Northrop, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The no-nonsense, strict Brody, who clearly wants to regain control following the murder at the embassy, seems quite different from the personable Compston, including in his way of speaking, which early in season 2 is mostly short, concise and intense.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Multiple players said McDaniel has become more concise in recent weeks, synthesizing his message and giving his players fewer things to focus on.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
The bar program, led by Head Bartender Alexis Cooper, is intentionally concise with a short wine list, innovative cocktails, high balls, and a few shooters.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
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Such rights obviously do not include summary execution at sea.—
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Not surprisingly, given the risk of summary execution, many had initial doubts.—
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After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.—
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The trailer shows Damon as Odysseus and brief glimpses at his life during the Trojan War (including the iconic Trojan Horse) and his years-long journey back to his homeland.—
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His system in Washington was built to make Daniels comfortable, so play calls were succinct, and Daniels was almost exclusively in shotgun.—
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Once again, the judge told Maduro to keep his answers succinct, before addressing Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, who was sitting nearby wearing the same outfit.—
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“Concise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concise. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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