sooner
Example Sentences
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He missed the beginning of the playoffs because of an oblique injury, and despite returning sooner than expected from the Grade 2 strain, Reaves struggled to get back to form consistently in the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Since the main function of commutations is to let people out of prison sooner, commutations usually leave financial obligations in place.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The test, which is used by doctors to diagnose which type of tumour a patient has, should mean patients can start treatment including radiotherapy and chemotherapy sooner, and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Altman apologized on Friday to the people of Tumbler Ridge for not alerting police sooner to the suspect’s activity on ChatGPT.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
“Hide-and-seek is when the three Incorrigible children run very far away and stay there, quiet as mice. And sooner or later, somebody just might come out to find you! Ah-choo! Doesn’t that sound fun?”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
