Harry sent a brief response stating that the message had been received.

She continued to eat, making only brief responses to any questions asked of her.

A reply will be sent within two weeks and where this is not possible, we shall send you a brief interim response explaining the reasons.

Except for his brief responses to the general's questions, Ryder hadn't spoken in all that time.

Mr President, a brief response to some of the points that have emerged during the debate.

I would like to make two brief responses to this debate.

A question of this kind requires only a very brief response.

Rakella gripped the right toe, and again there was a brief response.

He also did not miss the look of regret that touched her features, as if this brief emotional response had been too revealing.

At last he managed to choke out a brief response: "But why?"