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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
  • From strategic planning tools to beginner investing workshops, employees are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to turn income into impact for their families and futures.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • As belief in traditional religions decreases and the rise of spirituality and skepticism in traditional institutions continues, this form of divination—looking to cards for answers for future, present, or past events—is on the rise.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The fast food giants also plans to drive traffic by bringing back its once-popular Snack Wrap, which started disappearing from stores in 2016, shortly before pandemic lockdowns began.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
  • The incident occurred shortly before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted the deportation of Venezuelan men from Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Write down your clever ideas and review them tomorrow.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
  • Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 1 May 2025
Adverb
  • The Face on the News The first the world at large saw of Leake came soon after his arrest in June 2023, when Russian media released a video filmed at a detention center in Moscow.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Son Chris arrived soon after, and all the adults started searching the property — until Scott noticed some bones among the ashes at the burn pile.
    Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 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
  • Otherwise, these imbalances can thwart competition, and before long, capitalism slides into corporatism, the domination of the economy by a handful of powerful groups.
    Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • There is a belief he could be elevated into Emery’s squad before long, having made his senior debut off the bench in September’s Carabao Cup game away to Wycombe Wanderers of League One and joined the first team on that recent Dubai training trip.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

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“By-and-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-and-by. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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