as soon as possible
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Embracing the project, China’s cabinet publicly called on local officials to help Hengli launch construction as soon as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The mogul has told investors the company is willing to negotiate a settlement with Bonta in hopes of completing the massive merger as soon as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
You have no legal duty to step forward, although you should notify the beneficiaries and any alternate executors named in the will as soon as possible.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Congress still should act as soon as possible, of course, since solving Social Security’s finances becomes more expensive the longer it’s put off.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Yes, Lydia got plenty of pictures, as usual, but he wanted to send Amelia photos of himself and the master and upload them to the Bloodfall forums as soon as possible.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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