as soon as
Idioms-
When, just after, as in Please call me as soon as dinner is ready , or As soon as the sun goes down, the temperature drops dramatically . [Late 1200s]
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At the earliest moment that, as in Telephone me as soon as you can . It often takes the form as soon as possible , meaning at the earliest possible moment, as in He'll finish the work as soon as possible . This expression employs possible in the sense of “if it can or could be,” a usage dating from the late 1600s.
Example Sentences
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Please do this as soon as possible and, crucially, before you take any formal actions to manage the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
In fact, as soon as the demonstrations began, Zelensky announced that he would carefully listen to the public opinion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It suggests using tweezers or the edge of a bank card to remove the tentacles as soon as possible as they can continue to sting while attached to the body.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The council is in discussions with former City Manager Chris Zapata to return in a temporary role as soon as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Flip and Nollie had rearranged their kitchen to give them an emergency hiding place as soon as the razzias started.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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