shortly before

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Instead of forming shortly before eruptions, as is typical for many volcanoes, this magma may have remained in place for long periods before being pushed upward.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, a brushfire in Montecito Heights burned about two acres, prompting a shelter-in-place order from the Los Angeles Fire Department that was lifted shortly before 6 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

It reported that Cottrell also paid for Farage's security and paid staff who worked on his social media shortly before he announced a return to frontline politics in 2024.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

In 2008, shortly before Oasis split up, Liam declared that he "can't stand singing that song" - the acoustically-driven ballad that launched a thousand buskers.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

I studied the photo of Father smiling, his arm around Dr. King’s shoulders, shortly before the speeches began at the March on Washington.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon