as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible

idiom

: as soon as one can
Come as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible.

Examples of as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So that’s when the industry en masse made the shift, dropping analogue and asking us to send them projectors as soon as possible. Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2024 For weeks, the recall’s supporters had implored the county’s supervisors to get the question before voters as soon as possible, arguing the potential $20 million price tag paled in comparison to the impact of Price’s policies. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 Be prepared to accept employment as soon as possible. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024 In April, a Boeing whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, testified at a congressional hearing that the company had taken manufacturing shortcuts to turn out 787s as quickly as possible; his allegations were not directly related to those the company disclosed to the FAA last month. Gene Johnson, Fortune, 7 May 2024 Shopping mall or large store: Move as quickly as possible to an interior bathroom, storage room or other small enclosed area, away from windows. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024 In this exclusive op-ed, The five-time Grammy-winning rapper-producer argues why Congess should pass the act as soon as possible. Master P, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024 Faculty are being encouraged to resume in-person instruction as soon as possible but may continue remote classes through Friday without departmental authorization. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024 Jenna wants to reach a final determination and close this chapter on her life as soon as possible. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024

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“As soon/quickly as (humanly) possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20soon%2Fquickly%20as%20%28humanly%29%20possible. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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