shortly

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.

I wrote a column shortly after, heralding Lopez’s overwhelming victory as a new era for Latino politics in Orange County, where Latinos make up a third of the population but still wield little power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In February, shortly before the Ambani investment became public, the company sought an extension on its permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The deal was reached shortly after workers there voted to authorize a strike, just days before the U.S. national team’s opening World Cup match.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But he revealed the identity of the mysterious third man who had been seen with Anna shortly before her death.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann