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promptness

[prompt-nis] / ˈprɒmpt nɪs /


NOUN
immediate execution
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Third: Promptness in filling orders; what this means to the buyer and how the house is organized to give service.

From Business Correspondence by Anonymous

Promptness was one of the most conspicuous of her manifold virtues.

From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Promptness was the rule in Mr. Reynolds' office.

From Helping Himself by Alger, Horatio

Promptness in regard to the answering of invitations, punctuality in attending dinners, luncheons and parties of any kind,—these are marks of good breeding.

From Book of Etiquette Volume I by Eichler, Lillian

Fisk Promptness and punctuality are among the greatest blessings and comforts of life.

From The True Citizen, How to Become One by Markwick, W. F.




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