as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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The resort located right off the highway expanded over time, opening its first chairlift in 1941 and then two more over 40 years.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
The first episode, which premieres Nov. 12, focuses on Oxford, Alabama, a town located right off Highway 20, which runs from Atlanta to Birmingham.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
In 1986, Superman's arm ripped right off mid-parade after getting tangled in a tree, as captured in this video.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
The first episode, which premieres Nov. 12, focuses on Oxford, Alabama, a town located right off Highway 20, which runs from Atlanta to Birmingham.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
In 1986, Superman's arm ripped right off mid-parade after getting tangled in a tree, as captured in this video.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 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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At nearly 35 years old, the film now hits the nostalgia button for most Gen x-ers who watch with their kids.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Now shining at magnitude -2.8, its annual opposition sees Jupiter positioned directly opposite the sun as seen from Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Which is why President Biden or President-elect Trump need to get out of the way right away, and allow this transaction to happen.John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As if there was a hangover from going score-for-score in 40-plus point affairs over the last two outings, the offense couldn’t pick things up right away, especially after the Patriots had just punched in their first possession for a touchdown.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Commanders-Eagles score update: Jake Elliott gets FG right back If the Eagles were a car, they'd be getting checked out by the mechanic.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Open your LinkedIn post with a line that hits them right in the feels.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 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 27 Dec. 2024.
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