short while ago
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Hamas is said to have received the proposal a short while ago, and said to be studying it.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
"They have made a summit a short while ago," Madison told Reuters adding that the Norwegian woman was "extremely tough mentally and physically".
From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023
"A short while ago, one of the neighbours asked me what we needed. She said she did not have anything to offer, but she will help," she adds.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2023
“A short while ago, a good friend of mine just passed away — Scott Hall,” Hulk Hogan said Monday night.
From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2022
The old woman had said something else to her a short while ago.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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