as in promptly
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Realizing Shaw was off the base, Chapman promptly tagged him to complete a rare 4-3-6-5 triple play.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Dry on low heat and remove promptly to keep sheets soft and prevent shrinking.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meyer, an at-times combative career litigator, was brought in from the NHL Players Association in 2018 to add muscle to a bargaining team that was viewed as having surrendered ground in the negotiations for the 2017-2021 CBA, which was almost immediately panned as a loss for the players.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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McKinnor didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But those technologies aren’t going away instantly.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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