sooner rather than later

idiom

: without too much delay : soon
We need to fix this problem sooner rather than later.

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If this is an indication of Wemby’s long-term development path, then Harper becomes a part of that calculus, sooner rather than later. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 There were limits to the study, but the researchers argued that elevated blood pressure in youth is an early red flag that should be addressed sooner rather than later to ensure that there is a later. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 But if Mahomes’ offense is going to play at this level, opponents will find themselves in one-dimensional situations sooner rather than later. Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025 So, even though there’s no talk of abdication or anything of the sort, everyone’s preparing as if Prince William ascending to the throne will happen sooner rather than later. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sooner rather than later

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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 21 Oct. 2025.

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