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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It was the soonest date possible, based on committee rules, people close to the committee said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The WTI market is still trading the May contract as the soonest delivery month, while the Brent market has already rolled over to June.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
"We have to sit down once and for all, at the soonest possible time, to find a solution," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
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 • Mar. 13, 2025
At the soonest possible moment, he pulled Spurge into a doorway and said, “We have to hide your face. Take off that stupid hat!”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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