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Example Sentences

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He suggested that black holes could also form in the early universe, shortly after the Big Bang.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Kildunne, who departed shortly after half-time, had struggled against the Wallaroos and made a number of uncharacteristic errors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Stock futures started climbing shortly after trading reopened at 5 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Australia hasn’t had an embassy in Afghanistan since shortly before the Taliban regained control of the country in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The rain must have ended shortly after he fell asleep, and during that time the flood had crested.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig