Definition of before long
: in the near future : soon
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the painters ought to be done before long
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One mile would become two, two would become three, and before long, all those races and training runs would feel like cakewalks.
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Tragedy strikes, the stakes escalate and before long a series of emotional discoveries arrive as if on cue.
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But before long, life will be changing for those who once clung to daily fantasy sports to feed their desire for quick, entertaining payouts.
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But before long, Sherra was nearly broke again -- having blown through the million dollars in just 10 months, spending most of it on expensive homes, luxury cars and extravagant trips.
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But before long, Chris Paul was living in that space.
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Next, Kimmel signed a publishing deal with Chrysalis and then a new record contract with Virgin, but was then dropped before long after a change in leadership.
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Showalter often warns that counting on players returning from injuries usually just means another one will be missing before long.
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About 11 minutes into take off, passengers reported smelling smoke and before long, a fire erupted in the cabin.
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First Known Use of before long
1585
before long Synonyms
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forthwith, immediately, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway;
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