promptly
Example Sentences
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We continued for a while, then Togbe tried removing his hand, and I promptly sank again.
From Literature
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She called Tolles, who promptly came to the rescue with her truck.
From Los Angeles Times
Active TB disease is treatable and curable with appropriate antibiotics if it is identified promptly; some cases require hospitalization.
From Los Angeles Times
"The school must grant the request promptly, without negotiation, approval processes, or delays," he said.
From BBC
"After the incident was discovered, the event was promptly cancelled," it said.
From BBC
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