sooner or later
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Whether they intend to or not, even the best of them let you down sooner or later because they are only human.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Either way, Uncle Sam is going to come calling sooner or later.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
However, some on Wall Street reckon the AI trade will resume sooner or later.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
But most experts and analysts think these technical and other issues will be resolved sooner or later — and probably sooner.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
And presently, as was certain to happen sooner or later, King Lune said it was time for young people to be in bed.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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