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as in future
time that is to come we shall meet again in the by-and-by

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adverb

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Recent Examples of by-and-by
Adverb
The character giving that agonizing scream on the dragon, by and by, is Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia). James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023 But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men. Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 Those numbers are going to get better, by and by. Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020 The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course. Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020 The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one. James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020 But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold. Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018 Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet. Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-and-by
Noun
  • Each person needs to receive adequate instruction and actively participate in their financial future.
    William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • The Oilers have two of the best players in the world in their prime, and project to stand directly in Vegas’ way for the foreseeable future.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • Here is some historical data regarding the previous post-earnings performance of Take-Two Interactive Software stock compared to the performance of peers that announced earnings shortly before Take-Two Interactive Software.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Fire crews were dispatched to the West Baltimore fire shortly before 7:00 p.m., Marsh said, adding that no injuries have been reported.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • There, Princess Kate mingled with recipients and shortlisted designers from the British Fashion Council Foundation's initiatives supporting the talent of tomorrow, where designer Clio Peppiatt was wowed by how prepared Kate was.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • When hiring, value adaptive learners over static skill sets, because tomorrow’s challenges will demand new capabilities.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Adverb
  • The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
    Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
  • As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Packers: Matthew Golden, the only first-round receiver drafted by Green Bay since LeBron James entered the NBA, could win the No. 1 role before long.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • But before long, the term had been repurposed by those outside of that initial community for use as a pejorative.
    Mikelle Street, Them., 1 May 2025

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“By-and-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-and-by. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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