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Example Sentences
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The simulations begin with pristine gas containing no heavy elements, reproducing conditions that existed shortly after the Big Bang.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Berry and Martinez wed in France in July 2013, shortly after confirming they were expecting a baby together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Authorities launched an investigation into Song shortly after he was discharged in 2024, when local media reported that he was frequently absent from his social service duties and took excessive sick leave.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
On one flight, shortly after takeoff, the cabin crew reported to the flight deck that a passenger had gone into labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It is my intention to write shortly and desire her to come to me at Madeira.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
