in short order
Example Sentences
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To say that he makes an impression in short order is not to say that a little of him goes a long way.
From Los Angeles Times
“There’s less variety, but I think in short order, we should find ourselves in a very much better situation.”
From Washington Times
There was no particular magic or science to the 2 percent number, but it stuck, and it spread to other Anglophone countries in short order: Britain, Canada and Australia adopted it.
From New York Times
“You go to a new job, open a new plan, and the Portability Services Network will automatically find your old account and transition those assets in short order.”
From New York Times
Karp summons the car with a tap of her phone, and in short order, an SUV arrives with her initials lit up on a roof display.
From Los Angeles Times
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