promptness

Example Sentences

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"I have a lot of admiration for the promptness with which they're treating the whole subject," Yunus said.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

He arrived at the studio early on the first day, hoping to impress Lennon with his professionalism and promptness.

From Salon • May 31, 2024

Chair Kristie Fiegen cited myriad reasons in her motion to deny, including the company’s lack of promptness and several objections to commission staff questions as well as struggles to notify landowners of routes and meetings.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Transparency, promptness and clarity were too often missing during this pandemic, and online disinformation further corroded public confidence.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2022

The commission concluded, “People of both races acted with such courage and promptness as to end the trouble early.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield