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
The boldness starts up front with the vehicle’s shark-like front fascia and carries over to an ultra-aggressive aero package that includes a hood scoop, a copious amount of giant air intakes, and rear wings that come right off the rear fenders.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
In 1984, Arlyn Studios opened as a premier recording institution, occupying 200 Academy Drive, right off the collar of South Congress.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Best Perks: The infinity pool, which is right off the terrace, is carved from vast slabs of aquamarine-colored stone that echoes the blues and greens of the Pacific.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Guide The Way: Lead With The Why Steven used to lead with the decision right off the bat, which often left his team confused and resistant.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
In 1984, Arlyn Studios opened as a premier recording institution, occupying 200 Academy Drive, right off the collar of South Congress.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
Best Perks: The infinity pool, which is right off the terrace, is carved from vast slabs of aquamarine-colored stone that echoes the blues and greens of the Pacific.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Guide The Way: Lead With The Why Steven used to lead with the decision right off the bat, which often left his team confused and resistant.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
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Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conducting training sessions focused on compliance awareness has further helped employees recognize and address risks promptly.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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How the two women came together is unclear; Kirk didn’t respond to a request for comment, and when contacted, Fuller promptly hung up the phone.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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This cleanser leaves an instantly fresh, dewy look after one use.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Just plug this small but mighty Roku device into your TV and instantly access your subscriptions to Netflix, Max, Spotify, and more.Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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This contract now marks the fourth big-league free-agent contract that Eovaldi has signed.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Perry, who is now 62, was convicted of two counts of homicide in 2003 but he was released in 2020 after his conviction was overturned, in part because reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution cast doubt on an alibi that Mr. Sparre had used when he was investigated after the killings.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, the British decided to acquire manpower directly from slave traders.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pham—the controlling shareholder of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup and EV maker VinFast—directly owns a 90% stake in V-Green.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Any proficient software developer or AI specialist would right away be suspicious that the simplest of entries is causing lengthy latency.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Tom Butt The East Brother Light Station is looking for the new keepers to start in April 2025, but two weeks of training would start right away.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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He was given prime seating at the service right between them -- a better location than Jill Biden, who sat on Brigitte Macron's other side -- and many current heads of government and state.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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By 1974, Motown had moved to Los Angeles and was once again exploring other opportunities, right as country was having a moment thanks to crossover hits by Charlie Rich and country-by-association stars John Denver and Olivia Newton-John.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The car is listed as a left-hand drive, 88-inch straight off the line model and was used daily at Miller’s country estate in Roxbury, Connecticut.Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The only music that is played is old Young Thug (straight off the iPhone speaker).Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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