before long
Example Sentences
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“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
Several weeks later, he called and before long he was staying with Elma and her late husband George whenever he was in Scotland.
From BBC • May 22, 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
“Y’all are a close-knit family,” Anthony observes early on, and before long, he’s part of it, motivated to protect the company, which he will refer to as “us.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
We order our food, and before long, the plates arrive, filling the air with the rich aroma of basil and tomato.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
