Brief
Brief adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Important
Important adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Both words in one sentence
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The Cameo: Blackwell, an important character in Idoru, makes a brief appearance near the end of All Tomorrow's Parties.
Source: Literature / Bridge Trilogy - Goodnight also makes a brief but important appearance near the end of Larry McMurtry's Streets of Laredo
Source: Cattle Baron -
The Bad Guys Are Cops: A brief if important scene has Adam at a police station asking that the police arrest Gerard over harassing himself and Stefan.
Source: Film / The Debt 1999
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