punctually

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Adverb
  • The feel-good story of this 2025-26 season for Ducks should be remembered fondly — and then promptly put behind them.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • Bergstrom accepted the challenge and promptly beat the older male recruiter, rapping out 18 pull-ups while the recruiter could muster only 15.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Adverb
  • An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • The film covers the span of about two-and-a-half days in Misael’s life, so the whiplash of his sister’s arrival is felt instantly.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • Wearing your go-to sneaker on the plane instantly clears space and keeps your suitcase from getting exponentially heavier.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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