short while ago
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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
You’d never know this room was filled with people who were complete strangers a short while ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2023
“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
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
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