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Things obviously don’t run smoothly in your lookout tower, and before long a simple summer job turns into something of a psychological thriller.—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 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.—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 See All Example Sentences for before long
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