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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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But the midday, presale removal of the Keith and Vereshchagin paintings prompted immediate outcry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

On Monday, when it first emerged that Stokes and Gus Atkinson were in hot water, there was an immediate feeling it would spell the end of Stokes' captaincy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Between ages 59 ½ and 78, savers have the option to use some or all of the money associated with their insurance exposure to purchase an immediate annuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Just don’t expect the World Cup to return Nike to immediate glory.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Let us not sacrifice the future to our immediate need.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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