sooner

Example Sentences

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“It’s cutting edge today, but in six months, where’s it going to be? It’s got to be sooner than it used to be,” Thibodeau said, referring to timing around revisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Early experiments produced encouraging findings sooner than expected, leading the team to bring in additional students from several labs.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Patients are now waiting less time for hospital appointments, ambulances are arriving sooner, the NHS is more productive, and people's experience of healthcare is improving.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

However, some on Wall Street reckon the AI trade will resume sooner or later.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“I just said I’d bring him in, and I did. He’s stuck here, I’m afraid. I’m really surprised you didn’t figure that one out sooner, though, considering that huge brain you’ve got going for you.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley