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Discover LudwigThe phrase "after less than" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a time frame or condition that occurs following a period that is shorter than a specified duration.
Example: "The project was completed after less than two weeks of work."
Alternatives: "following fewer than" or "subsequent to less than".
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He quit after less than a year.
He quit after less than a week.
Returning to LCC after less than two years?
Himes withdrew from Ohio State after less than a year.
Madden quit Hancock Prospecting after less than a year.
Both women left the firm after less than a year.
She stopped taking Cipro after less than a week.
They've all dropped out already, after less than a kilometre.
The two separated in 1952 after less than a year.
After less than five minutes, he turned around and left.
And after less than three weeks, they've stopped again.
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