as in shortly
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Adverb
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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 -
But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
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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At the bar, under a modern ceiling work by decorative artist Fanny Chaix Bryan, Printemps will organize events in partnership with Moët Hennessy, such as a cognac tasting scheduled soon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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In handcuffs, Miyake collapsed momentarily outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But when Rollins landed awkwardly while attempting consecutive aerial moves, the match was stopped momentarily, and Knight hit Rollins with a quick BFT to end the match.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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The Houston Astros selected Tucker with the No. 5 pick, incorporated him into their World Series nucleus and ultimately flipped him to the Cubs last offseason in a blockbuster trade.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Last year, less than 1% of third graders were ultimately held back.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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He was eventually surrounded and surrendered to agents.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The organizers were eventually forced to slash ticket prices for the knockout games, including the semis and the final.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Abrego Garcia is presently behind bars in Tennessee, awaiting trial for human smuggling charges.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The rotation presently features Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Marcus Stroman and rookies Will Warren and Cam Schlittler.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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No, what finally finished me on this subplot was this week’s exchange of manuscripts with Duncan, a highbrow biographer.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Still, McIlroy finally recorded his first top 10 since the Truist Championship in May with a T6.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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