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short while



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I go through bottle after bottle of medicine, only to have them return a short while later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It also landed him in prison, where he was joined a short while later by his close collaborator, performance artist Luis Manuel Otero.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Ghost's assistant made hot drinks for the pair and sat with them in the bathroom for a short while.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

I paused a short while, then went in.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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