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for a short time
he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive
2.
in the near future
the book will appear shortly
3.
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
he said shortly that he didn't like it
4.
in a concise manner; in a few words
to put it shortly
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at a short distance
the hem fell shortly below her knees
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