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as in shortly
at or within a short time
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
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as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
Paramount presently has three co-CEOs: George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins; the last two are expected to exit.
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
The 49ers are presently perusing practice squads of other teams for additional bodies to play both guard and tackle to fill out the season.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
O’Connell is presently co-founder and co-CEO of Velvet Hammer Media, and will continue in that role as co-CEO along with Rebecca Quinn.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Moore who also penned Kendrick Lamar’s first biography, The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul of Black America, does an impressive job of sharing the legacy of De La Soul, and how the musical talent of this group still impacts hip-hop presently.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
The 49ers are presently perusing practice squads of other teams for additional bodies to play both guard and tackle to fill out the season.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
O’Connell is presently co-founder and co-CEO of Velvet Hammer Media, and will continue in that role as co-CEO along with Rebecca Quinn.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Moore who also penned Kendrick Lamar’s first biography, The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul of Black America, does an impressive job of sharing the legacy of De La Soul, and how the musical talent of this group still impacts hip-hop presently.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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Both of these are back very shortly now, stay tuned for reviews.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The crash occurred shortly before 12:40 a.m. in the area of Exit 7 when a 1994 Honda Civic being driven north in the right lane by a 37-year-old Waterbury man was hit from the rear by a 2013 Honda CR-V, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Economists are currently split on whether the Fed will again lower its benchmark rate at its January 28-29 meeting.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Massie cast his ballot for Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, who currently serves as the House majority whip.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ultimate now a 10m radius, 5m high cylindrical spell field from 10m sphere, matches up with warning marker better.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hobson parlayed his early success into rapid growth, with his budget soon ballooning to a quarter of a million dollars a month.Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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One jersey that could soon be a best seller for Peligro is that of Juan Soto — but not just his New York Mets jersey.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lara's office didn't immediately respond Wednesday to a request for comment in the wake of the latest wildfires.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Whelton says utilities can help alleviate people's exposure and health concerns by flushing the water systems promptly, testing the water repeatedly, and communicating problems and timelines with the public.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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When Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016, the news instantly sent shockwaves through Hollywood—and Team Jen social media users.Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2024
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Today, many listeners can instantly recognize Rhapsody in Blue from its opening clarinet solo.Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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In addition, having air humidifiers and purifiers can help circulate good quality air to minimize the risk of poor quality air that is directly breathed into the lungs.Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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However, policies such as import tariffs and mass deportation could negatively impact housing prices, as these factors directly affect labor and material costs—two major inputs in the housing industry.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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