brief extract

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

a short passage taken from a piece of writing, music, or film

extractADJECTIVE + NOUN

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brief

Examples (10)

  • The teacher read a brief extract from the novel to the class.
  • I found a brief extract of the poem in my textbook.
  • The newspaper published a brief extract from the president's speech.
  • She shared a brief extract from her diary with her friend.
  • The anthology contains a brief extract from each author's work.
  • He read out a brief extract from his book.
  • The magazine featured a brief extract from the bestselling memoir.
  • Students analyzed a brief extract from Shakespeare's play.
  • The review included a brief extract from the opening chapter.
  • A brief extract from the concert was broadcast on radio.