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
If that is the case, Iran and the United States are likely to find a formula for returning to the negotiating table before long.
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Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
But old resentments surface before long, escalating into a fist fight.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
But before long, their newfound curse gets in the way of the fun, and their private parts begin to stick together.
—Mike Miller August 26, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Netflix’s hand may be forced about theatrical before long.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
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Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
But old resentments surface before long, escalating into a fist fight.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
But before long, their newfound curse gets in the way of the fun, and their private parts begin to stick together.
—Mike Miller August 26, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Netflix’s hand may be forced about theatrical before long.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for before long
Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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Market bets on an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September were unchanged shortly following the print, with CME's FedWatch tool suggesting a 90% probability of a quarter-percentage point cut and a 10% chance of a bigger half-point reduction.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colorado Springs club shooting A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in November 2022 in Colorado Springs shortly before midnight and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before patrons confronted and stopped him, police said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hannan, as a member of the Conservative Party, is not planning to defect any time soon.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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