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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

A legal success, and presto, it’s alive again.

From Seattle Times Apr. 25, 2024

One hit of the delete button and a quick rewrite and presto!

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

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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