a short time ago
Example Sentences
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He appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica a short time ago.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
“This is much much tamer. It’s much tamer than it was even a short time ago when Scalia was on the court.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
Ryder Cup team members at Silverado Resort, Thomas feels much better about his game than he did a short time ago.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
While biogenic methane ultimately recycles the carbon dioxide that was its source a short time ago, fossil-sourced methane adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2023
And suddenly I realize that until just a short time ago, I was on the other end of one of those lines, calling nonstop, desperately hoping that someone would answer.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
