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before long

adverb

Definition of before long

as in shortly

at or within a short time the painters ought to be done before long

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Recent Examples of before long But before long, it will be measured by whether AI helps the organization make smarter decisions and consistently produce better outcomes. — Ganesh Shankar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 However, Bell could be back before long, whether on the practice squad or the active roster, after playing 14 games for Seattle last season. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The average price of a new car could, before long, jump to $60,000 and beyond. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 However, the bats that the Padres drafted last month have already begun to make their professional debuts in full-season ball and second-round shortstop Elliot Lascelles could join the Storm before long. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long

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According to the report, the anomaly was first detected during an engine acceptance test shortly before the start of summer.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
An official opening night is yet to be announced, and the design team will be announced shortly.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

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Rose soon shed their Americana trappings, publicly embraced their queerness, and revamped their musical identity.

— Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026

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