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Sooner or later

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Future Certainty

Used to express that something will definitely happen, but the timing is uncertain.

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She'll realize her mistake sooner or later.
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Inevitability

Highlights that an event is bound to occur at some point, no matter what.

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Sooner or later, the truth will come out.
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Patience Implication

Implies that patience is necessary because the outcome is uncertain in time.

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You'll get your chance sooner or later—just wait.
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