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
Early April is the soonest the light-blue, roughly 10-ounce egg could hatch.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
"We are continuing to liaise with our solicitors and engineers to identify and implement a permanent remedial solution at the soonest opportunity."
From BBC • May 7, 2025
Three weeks, Mr. Ages had said, would be the soonest Timothy could get out of bed, the soonest he could live through a chill night without getting pneumonia again.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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