as in immediately
without delay
as soon as I had called out that answer, I instanter knew that it was wrong
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Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025 -
Juno & the Peacock Step into Juno & the Peacock for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, and you’ll be immediately taken with the stunning décor of one of St. Pete’s newest restaurants.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Uber was appealing because using an app to instantly summon a car is much easier than chasing down a cab.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Panthenol soothes the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier, and the lightly bubbling texture is instantly calming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The industry has already swallowed price increases and made supply-chain shifts where possible, professionals say, and higher prices will now hit consumers, likely slowing growth in a part of the economy that’s made up of lots of small, even mom-and-pop, businesses.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The first trade war with China was a boon for Vietnam — what about now?—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Small business owners like Lin say that even if their services aren’t impacted by tariffs recently announced by the Trump administration directly, consumers’ anxiety about the economy could hit their bottom line.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Federal law bars the president from directly or indirectly ordering the IRS to conduct or terminate an audit or investigation.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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