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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If the impeachment is dismissed, Yoon would immediately return to office.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025 -
The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson, all 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds of him, promptly — and easily — threw Robertson into the boards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Ways to protect yourself during a tornado To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is crucial, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The country now relies on an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. Bangladesh, also home to a major garment industry, faces 37% tariffs on its exports to the US, a move expected to strain its economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tickets for Good Night, and Good Luck are now on sale.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Start cucumbers, squash and melons in large pots now for transplant in a few weeks or seed them directly in the ground toward the end of the month.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Incontinently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinently. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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