as in immediately
without delay
upon reading the rave review, I incontinently called the restaurant for a reservation
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Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026 -
His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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She was released in November 2010, just days after an election, and promptly returned to politics.—
Lorcan Lovett,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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We reprice companies instantly when the math changes.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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More and more months go by, and the frozen, now really dead animals stayed in the freezer.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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That kind of spending has no cap — unlike donations directly to a campaign, which are capped at $1,000 per election.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Incontinently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinently. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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