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

"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

Her diplomatic immunity should be withdrawn forthwith so that extradition to Britain, if necessary, can be effected.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022

He had to convince himself that liberating a silk sleigh and flying forthwith to the citadel was not a viable option.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor