as in shortly
at or within a short time
the painters ought to be done before long
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Recent Examples of before long
Their characters here were killed before long, but Kevin Williamson, who co-created the original series with Plec, told EW recently that their scene was meant to last longer.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Runaway Jury, which adapts John Grisham’s novel into a tense courtroom showdown about corporate corruption and manipulation, focuses on a high-profile gun case goes to trial in New Orleans—and before long, the usual jury selection process turns into a strategic battle between two shadowy forces.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
His manager, however, is not available for the start of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals and the Padres’ closer figures to be MIA before long.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
But before long, the concerns that industry thought were distant got closer.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Runaway Jury, which adapts John Grisham’s novel into a tense courtroom showdown about corporate corruption and manipulation, focuses on a high-profile gun case goes to trial in New Orleans—and before long, the usual jury selection process turns into a strategic battle between two shadowy forces.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
His manager, however, is not available for the start of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals and the Padres’ closer figures to be MIA before long.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
But before long, the concerns that industry thought were distant got closer.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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After issuing a tornado watch shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, originally to last through 11 p.m., the weather service cancelled it in two waves — first for DeKalb and surrounding counties, then Cook County and collars.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Reynolds said that his niece has cuts and bruises all over her entire body, but should be released from the hospital soon pending blood work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Iger Era: 2005-2014 Total points: 17 Bob Iger became Disney CEO in 2005 and soon after announced a $1.1 billion plan to fix Disney California Adventure after a dismal start to the second gate across the esplanade from Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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