"Judge, I'd like a brief recess to confer with my client."

After a brief recess, the jury returned with the predictable guilty verdict.

We agreed to a brief recess during which we'd get settled.

"Before suggestions are offered, let us take a brief recess," he said suddenly.

At two points the judge is forced to take a brief recess, as some of the jurors are not feeling well.

Cameron did not comment, and then called for a brief recess.

Here is the legislative state of play as Congress takes a brief recess from its destructive behavior.

I believe these proceedings should continue after a brief recess.

After a brief recess, he delivered his judgment and left the bench.

Two other lawyers ask for a brief recess to engage in a tryst.