short while ago
Example Sentences
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Japan earlier said a suspected "ballistic missile launched by North Korea a short while ago has already fallen", according to an X post from the prime minister's office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
A short while ago, three journalists who had in the hospital arrived in Rafah - two of them had sustained injuries.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
“A short while ago, a good friend of mine just passed away — Scott Hall,” Hulk Hogan said Monday night.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2022
"Over the period ahead we have the opportunity to secure a lower rate of unemployment than was thought possible just a short while ago," said Lowe.
From Reuters ● Feb. 10, 2022
A short while ago he had fallen from a horse onto his hands, and when he pushed himself up from the table Longstreet saw him wince.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
