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immediate

adjective as in near, next

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She said while the government was seeking an "immediate" cut in prisoner numbers, it also needed a "sustained" decrease.

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In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, after nearly 21 hours of nonstop, adrenaline-fueled broadcasting, Mason and his ABC colleague Don Ohlmeyer returned to the Sheraton Munich hotel, where they were staying in adjoining rooms.

Activists say the reason is that pollution doesn’t cause immediate problems for most people.

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Her arrest drew international condemnation, with Amnesty International among those calling for her immediate and unconditional release.

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The website makes it easier for donors to identify and directly support on-the-ground groups, especially in the immediate onset or aftermath of disasters.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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