forthwith
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"His actions were illegal... He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith," he wrote in his decision.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
“He shall be released forthwith, if not incarcerated in any other case,” the order concluded.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
He was 85 and said he found painting tiring; forthwith, he would devote his energies to drawing.
From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023
"We are therefore at liberty to exercise our right to withdraw our labour forthwith," Murithi Nyagah, the general secretary of KALPA, said in a statement.
From Reuters • Nov. 4, 2022
Unless the cage was removed forthwith, he announced, the entire defense team would walk out of court.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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