at the first opportunity

idiom

: as soon as it is possible for someone to do something

We will correct the error at the first opportunity.

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Recent Examples on the Web As the race went into the final stretch, more than 25 synagogue communities mobilized their members to vote, with emphasis on getting Jews to vote at the first opportunity. —

Maury Litwack, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024 For now, just be ready to fly at the first opportunity. —

Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024 As a penalty, Colorado’s countable athletic activities were reduced by 30 minutes at the first opportunity and rules education on voluntary activities and social media was provided to the football staff, according to the school’s report. —

USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024 Either everyone in that final room was actively plotting against Prince, or bailed at the first opportunity, like his campaign manager Bradford Luke (Babak Tafti). —

Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for at the first opportunity

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