at the earliest
Not before the given time or timeframe. Traffic is crazy, so it's looking like we won't get there till 2 o'clock at the earliest. The printer warned us about delays, so we probably won't have the issue in our hands until Wednesday or Thursday at the earliest. Hmm, I don't think I'll have an update for you until the end of the week at the earliest.
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