Which preposition to use with brevity

of Occurrences 58%

The simplicity and brevity of the greater number of them are, indeed, striking evidence of the condition of feeling among those who set them upon the graves.

in Occurrences 3%

Thucydides, lib. 1, Diodorus and Suidus approve and magnify, for that laconic brevity in this kind; and well they might, for, according to Tertullian, certa sunt paucis, there is much more certainty in fewer words.

than Occurrences 2%

4. The common usage of those who have spoken English, has always inclined rather to brevity than to melody; contraction and elision of the ancient terminations of words, constitute no small part of the change which has taken place, or of the difference which perhaps always existed between the solemn and the familiar style.

with Occurrences 1%

"And now since I have discussed the dunghill fowl at some length, I will make up to you by brevity with respect to the other kinds of fowls.

as Occurrences 1%

I shall, however, review the early and antecedent history of the institution with as much brevity as a distinct understanding of the subject will admit.

without Occurrences 1%

Such ellipses of the infinitive after to, are by no means uncommon, especially in conversation; nor do they appear to me to be always reprehensible, since they prevent repetition, and may contribute to brevity without obscurity.

for Occurrences 1%

There was a good deal of unnecessary prolixity in it, and some irrelative digressions touching currents, and the trades, and the weather; but, on the whole, it was given intelligibly, and with sufficient brevity for one who devoured every syllable he uttered.

to Occurrences 1%

It has the well-known Whitlock straight-from-the-shoulder point and brevity to it.

Which preposition to use with  brevity