soonest
Britishadverb
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the superlative of soon
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as soon as possible; urgently; without delay
send money soonest
Example Sentences
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“The soonest I can get in is tomorrow afternoon. Steph’s booking the flight.”
From Literature
Mother takes out the roasted eggs, which need to be eaten soonest, and we eat them slowly, savoring each bite.
From Literature
"We have to sit down once and for all, at the soonest possible time, to find a solution," he said.
From BBC
"We are continuing to liaise with our solicitors and engineers to identify and implement a permanent remedial solution at the soonest opportunity."
From BBC
Even if they rushed to apply now, the soonest they could receive asylum would be in October and by then it'd be too late, she said.
From Salon
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