before long
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To his surprise, the video struck a nerve, and before long Mawarire was leading a protest movement of 12 million people.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
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
"With the heating going up and water bills rising, I won't be able to afford to eat before long," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
That’s when all the fun started melting away, and before long, Meghan Trainor’s PR team issued an unforgettably batty press release for her Valentine’s Day-themed EP, where the word “bop” appeared twice in the copy.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
He made no answer, he was gazing intently at the sky; but before long Sam could see for himself what was approaching.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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