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
Hamas is said to have received the proposal a short while ago, and said to be studying it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025
A short while ago, Iran launched UAVs from within its territory toward Israel.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2024
"They have made a summit a short while ago," Madison told Reuters adding that the Norwegian woman was "extremely tough mentally and physically".
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2023
Only a short while ago, drüskelle would have been gathered in this niche of the wall to welcome their new brothers ashore, but now it was empty, the iron grating chained.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
