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Examples of right away in a Sentence
you need to have this fixed right away
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Schroeder fell under suspicion right away and was investigated shortly afterward.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Be an advocate for her and others by bringing it to the school’s attention right away.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
While Chinese property developers may not bounce back right away, HSBC analysts expect construction software company Glodon, listed in Shenzhen, can benefit from property market stabilization.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Going through new experiences can be great, but sometimes putting your overall take on them is difficult to put into words right away.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1749, in the meaning defined above
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
right away
adverb
: without delay : immediately
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