sooner

Example Sentences

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Unveiling a plaque at the Grand Union Canal, he said: "Sooner or later, all canal roads lead here, and all canal journeys end here."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

"Sooner or later this has to resolve itself. Hopefully sooner," said one EU diplomat, talking as others on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Sooner or later, the leopard comes for everyone who imagined they could feed it and remain safe.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Sooner or later, his ego will come face-to-face with the law.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Sooner or later they would all die and find themselves at Minya’s mercy, but while they lived, it was Sarai’s mercy that mattered.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor