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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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In April, Akram lost a court bid to suppress the identity of his immediate family due to safety concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold prices slipped in early trading after Israel and Iran halted attacks on each other, easing immediate concerns over regional escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The tallest figure, to Pulte’s immediate right, is A. Larry Ross, a Fellowship spokesperson and past board member.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

For current students, direct payments may solve the immediate problem.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Hello, Andrew. I’m genuinely sorry to bother you in class, but the events of earlier today were brought to my attention, and I felt the situation required an immediate intervention.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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