shortly

Example Sentences

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But shortly after the closing bell, President Donald Trump announced another cease-fire extension to allow the U.S. and Iran more time to come up with a deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“Upon arriving at the hotel shortly thereafter, the staff realized the bags were missing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The move by Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company comes as it prepares to become publicly traded, and shortly after it took over the billionaire's artificial intelligence outfit xAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The documents show that America250 also spent about $4 million to have a second ball appear shortly after the official ball drop in New York’s Times Square last New Year’s Eve, heralding America’s 250th year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They reappeared shortly, with muddy hands and knees, breathless and excited to be sure, but empty-handed.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood