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presto

[pres-toh] / ˈprɛs toʊ /


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Jagger penned new lyrics, recorded new vocals, and presto — the band made its last classic.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The Napoli midfielder with the Midas Touch probably just waved his hand over his stomach and, hey presto, he was healed.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Whenever this occurred, I would simply read a passage or two from his book and presto, I was back in the game with every no becoming a yes!

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 17, 2026

Then, presto — all that data appeared on the Android.

From New York Times Apr. 3, 2024

That was my fifth grade Innovation Project, a toilet-paper-dispenser hat so that whenever I had a cold I could reach up, yank down the paper, and presto!

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

The whole entertainment, music, colours, costumes, songs, dances, and all, is as nicely arranged in its crescendos and decrescendos, its prestos and adagios as a Mozart finale.

From The Merry-Go-Round by Van Vechten, Carl




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