short while
Example Sentences
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In a short while, Jones had gained enough confidence in whipping his mannequin’s hair into a ponytail that he vowed to try with his daughter soon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
It also landed him in prison, where he was joined a short while later by his close collaborator, performance artist Luis Manuel Otero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
It also said IDF troops had replaced the damaged statue "in full co-ordination with the local community" a short while ago.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The day seemed very short while Laura and Mary played in the big room and Ma helped Grandma and the aunts in the kitchen.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
