shortly

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Shortly after he bought a stake in Starz, Allen announced his intentions to own the cable channel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Shortly after “Shining Star” was released in 1975, it became the band’s first No. 1 hit, evidence of their audience diversifying in a way few other R&B bands of their time could claim.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain -- both US allies -- and AFP correspondents in both countries heard explosions.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Shortly after his speech, Israel’s military said its troops in southern Lebanon were targeted by drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Shortly after marrying, he began working as an apprentice machinist in a small factory that produced handblown glass bottles of all sizes.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson