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The Leaning Tower of Pisa began leaning shortly after its construction in the 12th century.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa began leaning shortly after its construction in the 12th century.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving a Historical Fact
The Leaning Tower of Pisa started to lean soon after it was built in the 12th century.
Describing a Landmark
A famous feature of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is its lean, which began shortly after its construction in the 12th century.
Starting a Story
The story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa begins with its construction in the 12th century, shortly after which it began to lean.
Comparing to Other Structures
Unlike many other towers, the Leaning Tower of Pisa began leaning shortly after its construction in the 12th century.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the 12th century was followed shortly by the commencement of its lean.
Casual
The Tower of Pisa started leaning not long after they built it in the 1100s.
Simpler English
The Pisa tower started to tilt soon after it was made.
Phrases to learn
shortly after
Soon after; a short time following.
began leaning
Started to incline or tilt.