as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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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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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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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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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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For small enterprises looking to reduce their labor costs, Slice provides tailored options to instantly connect customer orders to outsourced delivery teams.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Westmore Beauty’s 60-Second Eye Effects Gel Duo promises to instantly reduce the appearance of signs of aging around your eyes.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 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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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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Beginning next fall, schools can share up to $20 million in revenue directly with their own athletes each year.Nicole Auerbach, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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They are addressed to businesses directly and include their Unified Business Identifier number.Laurel Demkovich, USA TODAY, 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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The 29-year-old could be inserted right into the middle of the Giants' lineup, .Matt Musico, Newsweek, 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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Indeed, the mischievous golden retriever wasn't trying to cuddle Milo, but rather, trying to pull the sock straight off his foot instead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 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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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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