as in shortly
at or within a short time
the painters ought to be done before long
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Recent Examples of before long
And before long, fostering became a team effort between herself and Simon.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 May 2025
The steadiness, as is almost always the case, paid off before long.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Part of what will have fans further howling to see him here before long.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for before long
Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 May 2025
The steadiness, as is almost always the case, paid off before long.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Part of what will have fans further howling to see him here before long.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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On Tuesday, shortly before 8 a.m., authorities responded to a 911 call to a Brooklyn residence - one that matches Burrell's home address - about a reported cardiac arrest, the New York City Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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In the worst case, entire cruises can be canceled shortly before sailing due to overrunning maintenance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Other liberty trees soon arose, and patriots often gathered beneath the branches seeking wisdom and support.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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