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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

In a joint statement on Sunday evening, Sir Keir, Macron and Merz called on Russia to agree to an "immediate and complete ceasefire" and condemned the country's "large-scale missile and drone attacks" on Ukrainian cities.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Lane had to have been prepared but a subtle wince of disappointment could be detected when the camera pryingly caught his immediate reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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 light was growing dimmer and, as I struggled to focus on objects outside our immediate area, I saw the place was empty except for us.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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