as in promptly
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Adverb
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The only blemish in that span was a seventh-inning walk to Beck, who was promptly caught stealing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026 -
William is sent on a spy-adjacent mission by Captain Ezekiel Richardson that takes him through Great Dismal Swamp on the North Carolina–Virginia border, where he promptly gets lost and seriously injured until Ian, who is working as a liaison with the Native tribes, comes upon him.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Charges against him related to the shooting were not immediately filed, and his name was not released.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nobody expects Sherman to instantly spend like the Mets and Phillies.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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