shortly after

idiom

: soon after
Shortly after she hung up, the phone rang again.

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Attorney General: Pam Bondi Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department—elevating an ally shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Rod moved out of Morgan's home and into his own apartment shortly after the divorce, said Lyvers. Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024 Its sibling, the four-door coupé, is expected to debut sometime next year, with the SUV following shortly after. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 The couple quickly grew close, and got engaged in August 2014 –– marrying shortly after in November. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortly after 

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“Shortly after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortly%20after. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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