before long
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While Comcast executives say the spun-off NBCUniversal entity will have the wherewithal to thrive on its own and invest in the business, much of Wall Street thinks it will become an acquisition target before long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He was sent initially to a regular school, but before long was transferred against his wishes to a special school.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
I’d stock up on bags of beans and rice and day-old bread and, before long, it would be July 7.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
She began posting videos of her apartment-hunting journey on TikTok and before long people were asking her for help.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
It was a busy night, and he’d be needed in the bar before long.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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