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as in shortly
at or within a short time
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
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as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
On the flip side, the larger rate cut could also be seen as a sign that the central bank is perceiving more weakness in the economy than presently exists, according to Bowman.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
This year the stock has grown over 80% since, and trades at close to $165 presently.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The next hearing in Combs’ case is presently set for December 18, but could change based on the appeals process now underway.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Gibson is presently representing the United States at the Venice Biennale.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
This year the stock has grown over 80% since, and trades at close to $165 presently.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The next hearing in Combs’ case is presently set for December 18, but could change based on the appeals process now underway.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Gibson is presently representing the United States at the Venice Biennale.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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The Mountain Fire was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, during a red-flag warning that covered much of coastal California.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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With 80% of the votes counted shortly before 11 p.m., Braun stood at 54% of the vote, compared to McCormick's 41% and Libertarian Donald Rainwater's 5%.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Consumer Reports tested more than 150 different SUVs to find the best ones currently on the market.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Equinox has some strong competitors in its general price range, but many of the best are currently assembled outside of North America and do not qualify for the valuable incentive.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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And now the Commanders go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Backed up on their own 10-yard line, the Commanders couldn’t break out.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Grant phoned his wife Clarissa, who soon arrived with their youngest son Callahan, 4.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris instantly reset the terms of the contest with Trump.Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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