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The idiomatic phrase "no sooner" is used with a verb and "than" in the context of "immediately thereafter." The word whenshould not be used.

Example:

No sooner had I called the police than the party completely dispersed.

I had no sooner unpacked than the bellboy informed me that I had to change rooms.

This stems from the more formal use, e.g, Your order will arrive no sooner than next week.

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