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• s  briefly giving the gist of something
  succinct comparisons

• The journalist gives out a succinct account of the excesses done by the rebel forces after they captured the government controlled town.
• The Professor's ability to handle complex subjects in a clear and succinct manner made her very popular with her students.
• Well crafted, fearless and succinct, 'Mother of all Stings' remains her most celebrated book.

• compendious
• compact
• summary

News & Articles

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• Hilltown board reopens bids for roof replacement
  Flooded roads, heavy downpours and a short agenda kept the Monday, June 10 Hilltown Township Board of Supervisors meeting to a succinct eight minutes.
  June 16, 2013 - Perkasie News-Herald
• Hilltown reopens bids for roof replacement
  Flooded roads, heavy downpours and a short agenda kept this week's Hilltown Township Board of Supervisors meeting to a succinct eight minutes. Addressing unfinished business, the board of supervisors voted to reopen bids for the replacement of the municipal building's roof. At its May 13 meeting, the board agreed to accept a $125,300 bid of the roof replacement from Pro Com Roofing, of ...
  June 15, 2013 - The Reporter
• Church News
  Church news should be sent emailed to esnchurchnews@yahoo.com ; faxed to 757-787-2370; or dropped off at the News office. Church briefs should be limited to three succinct sentences. The deadline is noon Wednesday.
  June 15, 2013 - Eastern Shore News

Quotes

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• John Thune in NPR
  There is no place for this,Thune, frequently mentioned as a potential presidential candidate, told The Washington Post. "Obviously when you're fundraising ...... you want to make direct and succinct points, but using these sorts of tactics...
• Kevin Rudd in Sydney Morning Herald
  She is always more succinct that me - and much better looking,Mr Rudd joked, before paying tribute to his wife's community work.
• Urban Meyer in GatorCountry.com (subscription)
  It's very clear what they try to do,said Meyer. "They try to have edges to the defense. The defensive ends are cocked in --- one thing they have is great players --- but it's very succinct what they try to get done."