before long
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The two cloud businesses now make up about half of sales, and if current trends continue, they could continue to dominate Oracle’s income statement before long.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
A university project focused on F1 followed and, before long, Sullivan began to wonder if the sport could provide a career path.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
If each day sees attacks on the highest-value targets still standing, before long only low-value targets will be left.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
He shared custody of his two children when we met, but before long, both chose to live with us full-time.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
It had rained recently and the earth was soft underfoot and he kept his eye on the ground and before long he stopped and picked up an arrowhead.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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