as in promptly
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Adverb
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Their suffering, like Amalia’s, began promptly.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The French government, having learned the lesson of Lascaux, promptly closed them off from public view.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Information on charges and the suspects' identities was not immediately released.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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