as in promptly
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Adverb
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The Japanese government promptly purchased more than 100 copies of Yardley’s book, sending it to embassies and legations to encourage them to strengthen their codes.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025 -
Sabrina Carpenter’s Oopsie-Daisy Sabrina Carpenter Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic Stepping out in a glittery tux carrying (and promptly dropping) a sparkly dance cane, Sabrina Carpenter staged a classic Hollywood musical number as a blooper reel, complete with a full-troupe tap routine.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Representatives for Abbott's office did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment in the evening on when this would happen.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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An Amazon spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to CNBC for a request for comment.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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