briefly, we have a problem.
he said shortly that he didn't like it.
he talked short with everyone.
he told me curtly to get on with it.
he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive.
she replied briefly.
she will arrive presently.
the book will appear shortly.
the doctor will soon be here.
the hem fell shortly below her knees.
the history is summed up concisely in this book.
to put it shortly.
we should have news before long.