shortly before
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Eric Celedon said in an incident update shortly before 5:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It happened shortly before the “Black Monday” crash of 1987.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
He then joined American International Group shortly before its near-collapse during the 2008-09 financial crisis, and stayed through its turnaround.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Nottinghamshire Police set up a cordon shortly before 15:00 BST on Saturday, after the remains were discovered by members of the public near Rainworth Bypass.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Malcolm X entered the ballroom at shortly before two o’clock, trudging heavily instead of with his usual lithe strides, his young lady assistant has told me.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
