promptitude
Example Sentences
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Promptitude, consequently became a matter of the last importance, as the parties might meet on the strand, before the fugitive could reach the canoe.
From The Deerslayer by Cooper, James Fenimore
Promptitude in dealing with the case is of the highest importance.
From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred
Promptitude and silence, then, are the two recommendations which I make to you while we await the Yes we so greatly desire.
From Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence by Agassiz, Louis
Promptitude and force were not to be expected in either way from men in such a frame of mind.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John
Promptitude was not easy, in spite of the favourable promises of the primates.
From The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II by Dundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of
