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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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"The immediate concern is the plastics becoming microplastics. The mowers churn up plastic leaves and petals and it gets embedded over the years," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There was no immediate comment from the Iran-backed group, which claimed separate attacks against Israeli troops in Lebanon on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

This failure will haunt Washington for decades, but the most immediate effects are felt among the Gulf Arabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The effect on Joel’s store, and others owned by members of the Galvez family, was immediate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The more immediate danger to Booth lay behind him.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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