as in shortly
at or within a short time
the painters ought to be done before long
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The two became roommates and, before long, a couple.
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Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
Von Spakovsky said the Supreme Court could, before long, be presented with an opportunity to rein in special counsel appointments.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Sep. 2024
Smith started dating the fry cook at the restaurant, Billy Smith, and before long, they were married, making her Vickie Smith, McLemore said.
—Allie Yang, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2024
But before long, the plan goes horribly out of control, leaving a trail of dead bodies along the way.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
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Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
Von Spakovsky said the Supreme Court could, before long, be presented with an opportunity to rein in special counsel appointments.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Sep. 2024
Smith started dating the fry cook at the restaurant, Billy Smith, and before long, they were married, making her Vickie Smith, McLemore said.
—Allie Yang, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2024
But before long, the plan goes horribly out of control, leaving a trail of dead bodies along the way.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for before long
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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