shortly after
phrase
: soon after
Shortly after she hung up, the phone rang again.
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Non-Chinese managers were fired shortly after they had been hired and were replaced with Chinese managers, according to the complaint filed in a federal court in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The victim’s grandson arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, Manes said.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The 22-year-old slugger’s first two career hits were home runs shortly after he was called up from the minors in late May.
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Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The victim’s grandson arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, Manes said.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The 22-year-old slugger’s first two career hits were home runs shortly after he was called up from the minors in late May.
—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Shortly after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortly%20after. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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