before long
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Cummins talked Mary Ann into taking the job, and before long, she joined the faculty of a brand-new middle school Cummins co-founded by the name of Crossroads.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
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
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
This will quickly feel mundane, and before long you’ll be trying to talk to all your appliances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Word of his generosity quickly got around, which inspired other philanthropists—unwilling to be outdone—to send even more money; and before long people everywhere were sending gifts to the Washingtons, who were growing rich.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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