promptness

Example Sentences

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The lawsuit said the state’s failure to pay drivers’ unemployment benefits promptly violates the federal Social Security Act, which requires states to pay unemployment benefits “with the greatest promptness that is administratively feasible.”

From New York Times

Congregants grew accustomed to the sight of the 26th president rushing in “with promptness,” flanked by two secret servicemen, “just a minute or two” before services began, according to the pamphlet.

From Washington Post

Other issues raised include UCLA’s promptness in responding to the complaints.

From Los Angeles Times

If they think promptness is only for twits, then best to go with … well, it’s probably going to go badly no matter what, if that’s how they are.

From Seattle Times

If they think promptness is only for twits, then best to go with . . . well, it’s probably going to go badly no matter what, if that’s how they are.

From Washington Post