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promptly

[prompt-lee] / ˈprɒmpt li /


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Promptly after being elected, Trump appointed Navarro as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Promptly trained on the galaxy, satellites soon revealed the origin of the flare at the center of the galaxy.

From Salon • May 10, 2022

Promptly after subbing in, Govan scored on a layup to grow the advantage to 59-51.

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2017

Promptly, Bones moves just enough distance for the fan to see the hole: "Proper move. I knew I liked that guy."

From Golf Digest • Jul. 17, 2016

Promptly at six A.M., the two armies begin to march.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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