presto

Example Sentences

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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

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

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2024

You can press the pieces to the wall and — presto — have a fresh, stylish surface.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022

I’d have to find a way to tell Katie about Connie’s committee and the presentation and, presto, she’d probably volunteer to help me out with that, too.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen