How to Use right away in a Sentence

right away

adverb
  • The things that come to mind right away are the tomatoes and the steak at Narukiyo.
    Lauren Yoshiko, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2023
  • The cause of a blood clot needs to be found and treated right away.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2023
  • There are not a lot of teams that are made and good right away.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
  • First time back in the playoffs, knock him out right away.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Epps should start right away for a Raiders squad that needs help in the secondary.
    Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Children also get a chance to play with the items right away.
    Julie Creswell, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Instead, have an MVP and test it in the market right away.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
  • That does not mean the trial would start right away if Mr. Trump lost.
    Adam Liptak, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
  • And help is needed right away on both sides of the ball after a 3-9 mark in '22.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2023
  • His size will give him a chance to make an impact right away.
    Mike Carmin, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2022
  • But there are fixes, and some of the work can begin right away.
    Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 July 2024
  • Shane Gillis acknowledged the elephant in the room right away – sort of.
    Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024
  • So, if the number on the scale doesn't change right away, don't give up—keep going.
    Sarah Felbin, Women's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Like Barb, Christy’s daughter didn’t want to find out right away.
    Robert Kolker, New York Times, 20 July 2023
  • But the answer to the loaded question doesn’t come right away.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2022
  • My sister knew right away that the sounds were gunshots.
    Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Once cut, the vegetable is best used right away or frozen, where it can be stored for months.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The Canucks, who have injuries down the middle, are likely to play him right away.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The adults will not be able to vote right away, but their children will, Hassell added.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Finish by placing the bell back in front of you—ready to move into the next round right away.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • But simple steps by the field itself can help right away.
    Ira Byock, STAT, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The line did well, but not well enough to support her lifestyle, at least not right away.
    Julee Greenberg, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Rays leadoff hitter Yandy Díaz hit a low line drive that snuck over the left field wall to give the Rays the lead right away.
    Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Do these things right away ◾ Make a list of your data that was exposed.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
  • Because of the lactose, a thick sweetness smacks you right away.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
  • The game also comes with three full decks, so they can get started right away.
    Good Housekeeping, 18 Nov. 2022
  • In any case, stop using it and call your healthcare provider right away.
    Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2023
  • This texture is a bit subtle but captures the eye right away.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Be an advocate for her and others by bringing it to the school’s attention right away.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Stop the work-with-me guides right away, doing so until or if the firm later decides to officially adopt such an approach.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

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