sooner rather than later
idiom
: without too much delay : soon
We need to fix this problem sooner rather than later.
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The raw numbers aren’t good, but the Rockies have been pleased with his development and project him to be the No. 1 starter in the rotation, sooner rather than later.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
That forces a decision and a public announcement sooner rather than later.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
At the very least, convey to your kids the value of getting their degree sooner rather than later.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
As Anthony and Mayer continue to knock at the door, the trio might be together again sooner rather than later.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
That forces a decision and a public announcement sooner rather than later.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
At the very least, convey to your kids the value of getting their degree sooner rather than later.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
As Anthony and Mayer continue to knock at the door, the trio might be together again sooner rather than later.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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“Sooner rather than later.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sooner%20rather%20than%20later. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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