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Example Sentences
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Exit polls are expected shortly after polling stations close.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Berry and Martinez wed in France in July 2013, shortly after confirming they were expecting a baby together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
South Korean authorities banned him from the country after he renounced his citizenship and became a US national shortly before he was due to serve in the military.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
On one flight, shortly after takeoff, the cabin crew reported to the flight deck that a passenger had gone into labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
A cell phone formerly in Ms. Lamar's possession was located at a campground in Monroe, Louisiana, shortly before authorities received an anonymous tip from two gas station employees in Shreveport.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
