Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [adv] soon as " in BNC.

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1 The revised Defence plan , with its greatly reduced demands on manpower and its emphasis on highly trained mobile forces , now makes it possible to contemplate putting the Services on to an all-regular basis ; and the Government will endeavour to bring about this change as soon as practicable .
2 I 'd be grateful if you could let me have this cheque as soon as possible .
3 It will be confirmed in this column as soon as possible .
4 It was important that she meet this fiancée as soon as possible , so that she could judge her suitability as a mother for Kirsty .
5 And seeks Mr Rowland now to publish this report as soon as possible .
6 I am anxious that you should start work on this project as soon as possible , so that there are no last-minute delays , I should therefore be grateful if you could start on the first batch of frames , of which I give details below :
7 ‘ Tell Governor Nicholson to ring me on this number as soon as possible . ’
8 As it is now the middle of October , I do not think it unreasonable to request that some action be taken in this matter as soon as possible .
9 That co-operation will be vital in getting to the bottom of this matter as soon as possible .
10 Please remember to send the direct debit form to this office as soon as possible to allow time for it to be processed for the May instalment .
11 ‘ If this is acceptable to you , please sign the enclosed forms , arrange for a current passport , and contact this office as soon as possible . ’
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