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sooner or later



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Moreover, AI is shortening chip-design cycles and, sooner or later, this will lead to a return of the boom-and-bust cycle of the semiconductor industry, he said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

He adds, "Moreover, sooner or later, there may be another coronavirus pandemic, which means we need to learn all the lessons we can from COVID-19 to be better prepared."

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

“I knew that sooner or later, it would happen to me,” Carlos said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Taxpayers will get socked with the bill later, and the cost will skyrocket if there’s a stock-market downturn, as sooner or later there will be.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Operating on the assumption that, sooner or later, even the toga will make a comeback, he holds on to his clothing and continues to wear things long after they've begun to disintegrate.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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