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a short time ago

ADVERB
lately
Synonyms
STRONG
latterly
WEAK
afresh anew in recent times just now newly not long ago of late
Antonyms
WEAK
in the past old
ADVERB
latterly
Synonyms
STRONG
lately recently
WEAK
afresh anew in recent times just now new newly not long ago of late

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

Routes were remarkably stable a short time ago.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

“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

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

“It was such a short time ago that he was so patient and soft-spoken. Listen to him now.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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