Examples of before long in a Sentence
the painters ought to be done before long
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His reputation as a top prospect quickly spread among scouts, and before long, he was invited to undergo medical evaluations at the headquarters of Canine Companions, the country’s first modern service dog provider.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But before long, troubling behavior began to surface.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
The 6-2, 222-pounder has elite separation speed and will be Malik Willis’ favorite target before long.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But before long, troubling behavior began to surface.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
The 6-2, 222-pounder has elite separation speed and will be Malik Willis’ favorite target before long.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for before long
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20long. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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