as soon as
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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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The company had initially said it would pursue a new test as soon as Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
If you want to bring back old-fashioned pamphleting, your nearest print shop will be delighted to help, just as soon as they get over their astonishment.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Shares in Delivery Hero closed around 6% higher at 39.10 euros on Tuesday after Bloomberg reported that the two sides could reach a deal as soon as this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
A recommendation next June could allow the university to require scores as soon as the fall 2027 application period.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Yes, Eleanor mentioned it. I’m tempted to run down there as soon as someone gets home from school to relieve me. It never gets old, watching a movie being made.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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