pretty soon

Example Sentences

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“I’m concerned that a lot of call-center workers will not have jobs pretty soon, me included,” said Vonda Wilkins, a Phoenix-based customer-service representative.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But pretty soon, traders could have the opportunity to trade computing just like they trade oil — via a standardized futures contract.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"It was pretty soon after James was born that I knew something wasn't right," says Laura.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Now, we have another group, but they may be dead also based on reports so I guess you have a third way coming in and pretty soon we’re not going to know anybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Past Chris’s place, he turned on a little road, and pretty soon, sure enough, there was a lovely pond.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen