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immediately

[ih-mee-dee-it-lee] / ɪˈmi di ɪt li /


Example Sentences

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Maersk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Arm didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been mediating negotiations, said early on Wednesday that the ceasefire was effective immediately.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If bitten, Dowd advises snake bite victims to remain calm, limit movement to slow the spread of venom and call 911 immediately.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The first thing that came to mind was Chernobyl, but I almost immediately dismissed the idea.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin