before long
Example Sentences
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To his surprise, the video struck a nerve, and before long Mawarire was leading a protest movement of 12 million people.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
"With the heating going up and water bills rising, I won't be able to afford to eat before long," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
“I’m telling the French people, ‘Wake up,’ because before long, they’ll be breaking down the doors of apartment buildings and breaking into your homes,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The video call, before long, freezes until it drops completely.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
A drizzle hung in the air when we set off, and before long it had turned into a steady, merciless, deadfall rain.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
