as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Recent Examples of right off
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Diaz tied it a half-inning later with his two-out, two-run blast, an opposite-field shot to right off Bellozo, the fourth of five Marlins pitchers for the day.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Potter: Certainly the Coen Brothers jump right out - right off the page.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
One of my favorite places is right off the beach in West Maui.
—Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Diaz tied it a half-inning later with his two-out, two-run blast, an opposite-field shot to right off Bellozo, the fourth of five Marlins pitchers for the day.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Potter: Certainly the Coen Brothers jump right out - right off the page.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
One of my favorite places is right off the beach in West Maui.
—Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The Pittsburgh Penguins reached the Stanley Cup Final with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on entry-level contracts immediately before the Blackhawks accomplished the same feat with Kane and Toews driving the team.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Even a minor issue can escalate into a major reputational disaster if it’s not handled promptly and transparently.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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The first-place Yankees, who only scored one run in Friday’s series-opening loss, have now dropped their last four games against the fourth-place Red Sox.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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According to a report, 87% of consumers now favor timelessness over trends while 80–92% rank material quality and craftsmanship above brand prestige when defining luxury.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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But, these physical differences do not directly or solely determine the risk of fragility fractures–bone quality and health does.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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These private ventures could benefit directly from crypto-friendly legislation and the executive orders emerging from Washington.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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With Jayden Daniels quickly emerging as a premiere quarterback in the NFL, Washington is looking to compete right away.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Clifford is a great scorer who could lead the second unit for the Nets right away.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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But being able to see how much a product costs right before the sale starts (and whether the MSRP happened to increase) can be helpful.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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The new version picks up right where the last one left off, and features all the same familiar faces, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and the rest of their friends.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Amazon’s Prime-exclusive deals include a flowy beach dress for less than $20, as well as these baggy, wide-leg linen pants that are stylish enough to wear straight off the plane to lunch or sightseeing.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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This is because our hero stacker—that classic white-bread tomato sandwich with tomato and a slather of mayo—is all dependent on those ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes plucked straight off the vine and cut into beefy slices.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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