as in promptly
without delay
the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ
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Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Her fellow inmates are similarly situated, the whole scenario instantly recognizable.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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With digital audits, manufacturers spot patterns instantly—like recurring defects from a specific shift or machine—and take immediate corrective action.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the decision is up to the scarlet princes — not even the Holy Spirit is believed to influence their decision directly, only to guide them.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Blumenfield faces term limits in 2026 and won’t be eligible to run again. — TESTING THE SYSTEM: Los Angeles County deployed its new emergency alert system shortly before the Jan. 7 wildfires, giving officials comparatively little time to get comfortable with the software.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Underground construction should begin on the hotel parking ramp and office building shortly thereafter, project adviser Mike Hahm told Axios. Construction on the 158-room hotel should be underway by summer, said Hahm.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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“PDQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/PDQ. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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