as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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The narrative revolves around Sam Neill's character, John Trent, trying to track down Sutter Cane (Jurgen Prochnow) — a famous King-like horror novelist who has gone missing — and retrieve his latest manuscript, but his reality begins unraveling almost right away.
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EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Stop the work-with-me guides right away, doing so until or if the firm later decides to officially adopt such an approach.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The pipeline to colleges didn’t open right away for Chapman, who partnered with John Smith, a kicker, in forming ProKick in 2007.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
In this case, one layer of the medicine is released right away, and another layer is designed to enter the bloodstream gradually.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Stop the work-with-me guides right away, doing so until or if the firm later decides to officially adopt such an approach.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The pipeline to colleges didn’t open right away for Chapman, who partnered with John Smith, a kicker, in forming ProKick in 2007.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
In this case, one layer of the medicine is released right away, and another layer is designed to enter the bloodstream gradually.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for right away
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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foreman Local 514 began striking on Monday morning, stopping containers and cargo immediately.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Only one person has taken her up on the snack, and immediately regretted doing so.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Abbie Doctor, an aesthetics nurse living in Gloucester, England, caught the bizarre moment her cat, Chewie, brought a live mouse into the house, and promptly brought it for something to eat.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Be sure to follow up promptly after conferences to make the most of networking opportunities.Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Proposition 114, now State Statute 33-2-105.8, earned 50.91 percent of voter support, with a margin of only 56,986 individual votes.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Register now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 50% off through Nov. 26, 2024.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luce proved a pleasant surprise for anime-loving Catholics, instantly inspiring a deluge of fan art and positive commentary.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Geese started reappearing at the front doors of homes, and this throwback decor piece instantly grabbed the attention of social media users.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Though this potential ninth planet has never been seen directly, its existence is supported by several clues, researchers say.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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These deals can be booked directly on Breeze’s website—no promo code is required.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chisholm followed Stanton’s homer in the sixth with a single to right off reliever Anthony Banda.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noe go ahead and take $63 right off that price tag!Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
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Air Force Two just landed in Charlotte and parked right next to Trump’s plane pic.twitter.com/1a8aI3wcDp — Olivia Rinaldi (@olivialarinaldi) November 2, 2024 A CBS News reporter at the airport said both planes were about half a football field apart.Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Note to bullies… maybe don’t come for Travis Kelce when his 6’3″, 295-pound brother is standing right there.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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The fabulous coral reefs, brimming with fish and turtles, can be accessed straight off the coast.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Culinary Tips: Probably the easiest way to eat pineapple is straight off the core.Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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