before long

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Recent Examples of before long But before long, it will be measured by whether AI helps the organization make smarter decisions and consistently produce better outcomes. — Ganesh Shankar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 However, Bell could be back before long, whether on the practice squad or the active roster, after playing 14 games for Seattle last season. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The average price of a new car could, before long, jump to $60,000 and beyond. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 However, the bats that the Padres drafted last month have already begun to make their professional debuts in full-season ball and second-round shortstop Elliot Lascelles could join the Storm before long. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long
Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
  • The La Verne blaze began shortly before noon Tuesday inside one of four 250-kilowatt-battery containers at the Metropolitan Water District’s facility on Wheeler Avenue, according to the La Verne Fire Department.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Chris Lindstrom didn’t have any lines rehearsed or even a direction planned for his pregame speech when the Falcons surrounded him shortly before kickoff Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Deer are not appearing much on camera during the daytime, but that might change soon.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The giant planet formed fairly soon after the sun (within a million years).
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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