as in promptly
without delay
the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ
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Adverb
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The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Baytown Police Department and the Goose Creek CISD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Saturday, March 22.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Representatives for TikTok, ByteDance, Susquehanna, Oracle and the White House could not immediately be reached for comment.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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It’s remained close to the vest—aka on the Notes App of my phone—until now.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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For now, Brannon’s estate sale obsession — including her social media accounts, podcast and newsletter — is a fun, yet time-consuming passion project.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any measure that appears on the ballot enables residents to influence policy directly through their vote.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Casting of new roles is expected to begin shortly, with production eying a July start, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Inglewood police ordered them to exit shortly before 10 p.m. on March 6, according to the complaint.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“PDQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/PDQ. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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