before long
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I didn’t keep up with the franchise—somewhere around GTA IV, I got married, and before long I was immersed in an even more chaotic open-worlder called parenting.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
That’s when all the fun started melting away, and before long, Meghan Trainor’s PR team issued an unforgettably batty press release for her Valentine’s Day-themed EP, where the word “bop” appeared twice in the copy.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
After Paul posted a TikTok in June 2025 jokingly announcing her “bid” as a single mother looking for love, members of the company’s publicity department took notice and, before long, discussions began.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
If each day sees attacks on the highest-value targets still standing, before long only low-value targets will be left.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
More vegetables were chopped, skillets started sizzling, delicious aromas swirled together, and before long a magnificent meal was set on the dinner table.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
