just as soon
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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
No one can blame them if they look around, catch up on the anger-soaked news they missed while they were gone, and quietly ponder whether they’d just as soon go back into space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
In the business of the worst moment, there may be unanimity, just as soon as the effects of the smelling salts and the large brandies kick in.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
Still, ”everybody is really, really working their tails off to put this fire out just as soon as they can,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025
We have to fight Cato and I'd just as soon do it here as on the plain.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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