just as soon

Example Sentences

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Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

One try, 10 carries, 18 tackles - he was an absolute pest just as soon as the Lions settled down after their initial ropey period.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

She even has a plan to get Leo’s mixtape heard by the hottest club owner in town, and she’ll finish explaining it just as soon as she’s finished vogueing with real-life ballroom staple Natasha Twist.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

A silly post could just as soon garner devotion and admiration from the public as sour public opinion.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2024

Introducing my friends to my employees was going to be a seriously weird moment that I’d just as soon avoid for a while longer.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen