as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
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Boards must prioritize energization dates and grid readiness to avoid investing in unpowerable compute.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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It is found in a belief in personal responsibility, in a commitment to hard work, in respect for faith and family and in a willingness to place the interests of future generations above our own immediate desires.
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How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Schedules moved earlier, and punctuality became a heat precaution.
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Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.
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Marsch hopes his players’ reaction time and quickness will have improved by the World Cup thanks to the virtual reality.
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The idea was to put more perimeter quickness on the floor to switch screens and guard Miami’s 3-point attempts.
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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