sooner rather than later

idiom

: without too much delay : soon

We need to fix this problem sooner rather than later.

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Whether the app lives on or gets sent to the social media junkyard will be known sooner rather than later, with a ruling likely before Jan. 19. —

Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025 My prayer is that that day comes sooner rather than later. —

Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 The Bears will likely want to get this piece of business taken care of sooner rather than later. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025 Some analysts have argued for forgoing such a diplomatic effort and opting for military force sooner rather than later. —

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