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promptly

[prompt-lee] / ˈprɒmpt li /


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The FBI promptly traced the exploit to North Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

How to ensure the wine you choose will actually please its recipient and not be promptly regifted to somebody else?

From The Wall Street Journal

He promptly put on a show, 14 of his 32 batting-practice swings resulting in home runs, including one that bounced off the right-field roof, a massive light show that contained a singular message.

From Los Angeles Times

"If we decide on any development that should be made public, we will announce it promptly," it said.

From Barron's

Another medic notes that many victims say they are unable to access treatment promptly due to transport disruption and road blockages caused by the conflict.

From BBC