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the painters ought to be done before long
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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.
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ashley and Tyler might’ve bonded over their faith, but before long, his paternity controversy overtook the season (and LIB fans’ social media feeds) — turning Tyler into an instant villain.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ashley and Tyler might’ve bonded over their faith, but before long, his paternity controversy overtook the season (and LIB fans’ social media feeds) — turning Tyler into an instant villain.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for before long
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20long. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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