sooner rather than later

phrase

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

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For the Red Sox, the addition could be needed at the big-league level sooner rather than later as the team continues to tax its relievers with clutch winning efforts. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Although Ayers is on the older side, having turned 25 in June, the Cubs clearly see the switch-hitter having a path to helping them sooner rather than later. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 If Mayer proves to be the superior defensive shortstop, could his presence prompt an uncomfortable conversation with Adames sooner rather than later? — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Insult to injury could be added sooner rather than later as well, with Skubal potentially making his debut for the Dodgers this week in Chicago when the Cubs host LA for a three-game series beginning on Monday. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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