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you need to have this fixed right away
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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
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
Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Other federal benefits programs would not be affected right away — but could be affected if a shutdown drags on.
—Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1749, in the meaning defined above
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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right away
adverb
: without delay : immediately
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