Example sentences of "after a very short time " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was an inevitable lack of interest when rabbit stocks fell after myxomatosis , and after a very short time there was a corresponding fall in the number of ferrets retained for sporting purposes . |
| 2 | After a very short time , he stopped , and laid the bowl down . |
| 3 | I am sure that if I had been his secretary for a fortnight I should have wanted to poison him , not marry him … yes , I should have run round to the chemist 's for threepennyworth of poison after a very short time . |
| 4 | If you continue to knit , you will end up with dropped stitches and probably jam the carriage after a very short time . |
| 5 | She turned abruptly into the fitting-room and after a very short time reappeared , looking as perfect as if she had spent hours dressing instead of minutes . |
| 6 | Pros : Proves indispensable after a very short time — Power Toolbox is especially nice . |