as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll get under way by and by
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Recent Examples of by-and-by
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
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
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The practice of reading the hands to gather insights into a person’s character and future was used in many ancient cultures across Asia and Europe.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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And while the trio had a promising future, everything abruptly stopped in 2020 after Cordae dropped the acronym from his name.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The House passed the deal at the end of December and the Senate followed shortly thereafter.Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Company Brewing abruptly closed its doors in May, shortly before filing for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips for each new game.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Wishing him well and hoping for an awesome game between our teams tomorrow.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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The next Escape From Tarkov wipe is now only a few days away, with the pre-wipe events kicking up a gear, signalling that a release date for the new wipe will arrive soon.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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But the Louis storyline is on pause for now, though Alice will get suspicious of Louis’s absence and short texts before long.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Together with Hutchinson, the two strikers have both also played for the England U21 side with the pair now hotly-tipped to win senior honors before long.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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