immediate
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The bill drew immediate criticism from the Personal Insurance Federation of California, a trade group representing major property and casualty insurers.
From Los Angeles Times
The immediate financial impact on social-media companies may be limited because many already restrict targeted advertising to minors by basing it only on broad categories such as general location.
Teachers are seeking an immediate 16% jump in starting teacher pay, to $80,000, with smaller increases for more experienced teachers, along with a 3% raise in the contract’s second year.
The standalone "Days of Ash" EP is "an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom", according to the band's website.
From Barron's
That being said, foreign stocks have looked attractive on a relative valuation basis for years; other, more immediate catalysts were needed to set this trade in motion.
From MarketWatch
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