as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll get under way by and by
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Recent Examples of by-and-by
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Adverb
The character giving that agonizing scream on the dragon, by and by, is Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-and-by
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Our choice is stark but simple: proceed down a path of confrontation that will almost certainly lead to mutual harm, or to pivot towards collaboration, which offers the potential for a prosperous and stable future for all.Will Knight, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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But one consideration could be Yuki Tsunoda, who will surely be considering his future after being snubbed by Red Bull in favor of Liam Lawson for a seat at the top team this year.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The crash occurred shortly before 12:40 a.m. in the area of Exit 7 when a 1994 Honda Civic being driven north in the right lane by a 37-year-old Waterbury man was hit from the rear by a 2013 Honda CR-V, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Why Was the Blue Origin Launch Aborted Today? Launch controllers discovered a technical issue with one of the rocket's subsystems shortly before liftoff.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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What is happening in Los Angeles today could just as easily happen in Montana, Texas or New York tomorrow, whether through wildfires, hurricanes or flash floods.Abhinav Anne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Which addresses will probably receive a delivery tomorrow?Eric Siegel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Combs, Carter and an unnamed female celebrity allegedly entered the room soon after, according to her complaint.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, these credits are set to expire for many after 2025 if Congress does not act soon.Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.Essence, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Assuming partisan discord doesn't make these images a thing of the past, presidential photographers might need wider lenses on their cameras before long.Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Alana meets Derrick, the Chiefs' director of fan engagement, and before long, sparks begin to fly between the pair.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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