before long
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That’s when all the fun started melting away, and before long, Meghan Trainor’s PR team issued an unforgettably batty press release for her Valentine’s Day-themed EP, where the word “bop” appeared twice in the copy.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
“Y’all are a close-knit family,” Anthony observes early on, and before long, he’s part of it, motivated to protect the company, which he will refer to as “us.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The two cloud businesses now make up about half of sales, and if current trends continue, they could continue to dominate Oracle’s income statement before long.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
A university project focused on F1 followed and, before long, Sullivan began to wonder if the sport could provide a career path.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The wooden foot took shape, and before long Mr. Beaver was standing beside a beautiful carving that resembled a boot.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
