How to Use sooner rather than later in a Sentence

sooner rather than later

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  • Fall will be here sooner rather than later.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Blanchett may get her wish sooner rather than later.
    Max Gao, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Would there be any chance of a trade sooner rather than later?
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Any lies will come back to haunt you sooner rather than later.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • That day might be sooner rather than later.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
  • That point came sooner rather than later.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
  • More on that sooner rather than later.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Glenn needs to figure out how to do that sooner rather than later.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • There seems to be pressure to end this sooner rather than later.
    CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The big question is if the well will run dry sooner rather than later.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • There are only a few slots left, so book sooner rather than later.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Now Carter may be shown the door, sooner rather than later.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Getting to what works has to be sooner rather than later.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
  • And my vibe is telling me to wrap this up sooner rather than later, but a few big things to note.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Christmas events will fill up fast, so book sooner rather than later.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Her message is to book your next trip sooner rather than later, and don't wait.
    Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • They’re best enjoyed warm, so eat them up sooner rather than later.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Fans are hoping to see a move get done sooner rather than later to help calm their nerves.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Maybe coaching changes come sooner rather than later.
    Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Should Shedeur Sanders get a shot sooner rather than later?
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The hope is that Roo will adjust sooner rather than later.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This should be done sooner rather than later, ideally a month out.
    Grace Harrington, People.com, 12 May 2025
  • The only catch is that stock for some of these deals may sell out fast, so shop sooner rather than later.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Be sure to book sooner rather than later, as these are quite popular and may sell out.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Some will be answered sooner rather than later, while others may take time.
    James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Or the fact that my dark hair is likely going to be streaked with white sooner rather than later.
    Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 14 Feb. 2024
  • So Elias will now try to bring about Jay’s death, sooner rather than later.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
  • Sizes for this pick are selling out quickly, so get a pair in your cart sooner rather than later.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • But here’s the good news — pelvic floor health can be improved with the right care at the right time — sooner rather than later.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
  • But the hope is the contrary and that Herro will be back sooner rather than later.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024

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