soonest
Britishadverb
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the superlative of soon
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as soon as possible; urgently; without delay
send money soonest
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If higher prices materialize, they would come soonest in fresh meat, dairy and produce, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
The race that seems likely to be settled soonest is the contest between Hendy Newbill and Al-Alim, with Hendy Newbill moving to an early commanding lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
Mother takes out the roasted eggs, which need to be eaten soonest, and we eat them slowly, savoring each bite.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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