In view of the late hour, however, I will speak only briefly.

I spoke to her husband only briefly on my way out.

So, she and I spoke briefly once over the phone.

The two of them had spoken briefly a few times.

I have spoken with her but briefly, a few words at most.

He spoke with them just briefly, then returned to the party.

The King looked back into the room, spoke briefly, then nodded.

He turned toward the room phone and spoke briefly into the instrument.

The crew chief came back, closed the door, and spoke to them briefly.

He said something to his companion, who spoke back briefly.