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

The craziest part of all might be the reality that only a short time ago, Pole would have killed for the confidence to encourage his teammates like he did on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 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

I feel as Elias must have felt only a short time ago.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir