How to pronounce“shortly”in English
Back in 1935, a journal contacted Simpson because they wanted to write an article about asbestosis.
Shortly after, Simpson himself reached out to Johns-Manville's lawyer, Vandiver Brown, saying, "I think the less said about asbestos, the better off we are."
To which Brown replied, "I quite agree with you that our interests are best served by having asbestosis receive the minimum of publicity."
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Definitions of “shortly”
In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.
“[…] his two ill-conditioned, canine favorites, which sat shivering before the smoky little fire, barking shortly and sharply now and then, by way of hinting for some slight refreshment.”
In or after a short time; soon.
“The past perfect progressive is used for actions and situations which had continued up to a past moment or shortly before it.”
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