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But they’re surrounded by Nazis, and before long a sniper starts picking the men off.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 June 2026 But before long, adoption of this technology will spread beyond those with a medical need to the broader population.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026 But before long, professors complained that incoming freshmen lacked even rudimentary math skills.—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026 The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long