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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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When it comes to retirement planning, an easy, immediate step that could get her on track is automating her savings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

"Both countries have undertaken the task of making...military plans, but also the immediate establishment of mechanisms for sharing information and for developing intelligence," Rodriguez said for her part.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Instead of adding a player who could be an immediate contributor to their Super Bowl aspirations, the Rams drafted Matthew Stafford heir apparent Ty Simpson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, placed a series of lucrative trades in the days and immediate hours before his colleagues in the service snuck into Caracas and took Maduro.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

An immediate confrontation at sea had been avoided, at least.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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