as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude
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Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.
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Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
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Their willingness to take on the risk of crossing the narrow waterway is crucial for the normalization of the oil market, still recovering from a historic four-month crisis.
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Public Act 26-108 reflects a willingness by lawmakers from both parties to evaluate promising treatments through research rather than assumption.
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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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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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