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the painters ought to be done before long
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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.
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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
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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
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20long. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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