promptly
adverb
prompt·ly
ˈpräm(p)t-lē 
ˈpräm-plē
1
: in a prompt manner : without delay : very quickly or immediately
I'm going to speak French again, something I learned in school and promptly forgot.—
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: exactly at a particular time or the correct time
She arrived promptly at 7:00 p.m. as we had agreed.
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Examples of promptly in a Sentence
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
After that closed in 1906, the Nora Store opened on the same corner promptly in 1907, notably selling vinegar for farming and flour sacks for handmade clothing.
—Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
This enables organizations to identify sentiment drivers, address issues promptly and refine HR strategies more accurately.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
After that closed in 1906, the Nora Store opened on the same corner promptly in 1907, notably selling vinegar for farming and flour sacks for handmade clothing.
—Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
This enables organizations to identify sentiment drivers, address issues promptly and refine HR strategies more accurately.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for promptly
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promptly. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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