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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A source with direct knowledge of the matter told Barron’s last year that Honeywell was looking to take the company public as soon as late 2026, market conditions permitting.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Elaborating on what his province needs, Kashama explained "qualified personnel" should be deployed as soon as possible and "secure treatment centres" established.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported that the company is aiming to go public as soon as September.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Huawei officials believe level-3 autonomous driving—in which drivers can take their eyes off the road in some scenarios—could get authorized for broad use in China as soon as next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“Granda,” I called as soon as I saw our roof and the smoke drifting away from it.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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