not long
Example Sentences
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It was not long ago that he was being publicly called out by manager Julian Nagelsmann - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
But not long after the job was complete, the paint began to visibly peel, and the gleaming waters promptly refilled with green pond scum.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
In 2011, not long after graduating, Arturo found himself ridden with anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Houdon himself chose it over the Met’s marble version, created not long after, to put on display at the annual Salon exhibition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Mr. Knightley’s excessive curiosity to know what this word might be, made him seize every possible moment for darting his eye towards it, and it was not long before he saw it to be Dixon.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
