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- n. astronomy Abbreviation of lightyear.
Examples
“I fall in the camp of those who think Bit. ly is worth the money.”
“He provided no details, but party officials said they expected the effort to begin shortly after the House returns from next week's recess.”
The Huffington Post: Republicans, Democrats Trade Government Shutdown Charges
“Department officials called her in shortly after the IG's assessment circulated internally in December, we were told.”
The Washington Post: Even Obama mega-bundlers must play nice
“Gibbs drifted in shortly thereafter and walked to the back of the office to confer with Vietor, who held a binder that read "Top Secret.”
The Washington Post: As Gibbs leaves, his White House press office staff faces uncertain future
“Mr. Unethical, Judy barely makes the minimum wage, and“Lyle” is getting married in a month to a bitchy college girl named“Jill” who became a virgin shortly after she met him, if you know what I mean.”
“Bit. ly is much faster to use, with one-click copying of shortened links to your clipboard and a bookmarklet that, once dragged to your bookmarks menu or browser toolbar, generates shortcut addresses with a single click.”
The Washington Post: Faster Forward: Short review of Google's goo.gl address shortener
“Well at least you got the room he'll be wearing that suit in shortly correct...”
The Guardian: Kenny Dalglish's sure touch unveils foraging foursome to fear
“Webb insists he has not been losing sleep over decisions he made in the World Cup final, and believes he did a reasonable job in difficult circumstances, but he admits he sat down to watch the game all over again shortly after coming home.”
The Guardian: I should have shown Nigel de Jong a red card, says Howard Webb
“MICHAEL SULLIVAN: The military moved in shortly after dawn; Thai troops in armored personnel carriers making short work of the protestors 'makeshift barricades, as the troops advanced cautiously but steadily up Rachadamri Road, high-rise condominiums and office buildings on either side.”
“The second stage will be the real troop drawdown, which should begin shortly after Iraq has a national election (currently slated for January).”
The Huffington Post: One Year After Obama's Election: Still Smarter...Than The Alternative
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