shortly before
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According to Star Magazine, Johnson paid $5.3 million for a stunning Mediterranean-style dwelling, which was originally built in the 1950s but had undergone a stunning renovation shortly before being put on the market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It is thought William Shakespeare may have attended the event shortly before his death in 1616.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The book was published in January, shortly before Mr. Pratt announced his campaign for mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A security guard found the SUV shortly before 9:15 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
He had arrived, as was his custom, shortly before the first bell rang, the bell that warned everyone that the museum would close in five minutes.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
