shortly
IPA: ʃˈɔrtɫi
adverb
- In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
- In or after a short time; soon.
- In few words
- In an irritable ("short") manner.
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Examples of "shortly" in Sentences
- The intensification briefly stopped shortly after.
- The performance began shortly after the announcement.
- The Preschool was sold by the Archdiocese shortly after.
- Shortly after, the court was home to the papal menagerie.
- Shortly after the announcement, Narcissus returned to Rome.
- Shortly after the war, he voiced the opinion of reconciliation.
- Shortly after she contracted Sepsis, and was removed from the position.
- The Bodyguard was disbanded shortly after the onset of the First World War.
- The Confederate government disbanded shortly after the end of the war in 1865.
- Candidates are advised of the outcome of the election shortly after the ballot.
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