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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /




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This would raise development costs and delay revenue without necessarily producing an immediate reduction in infrastructure orders.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

It “strengthens the banks’ capital buffers while giving the authorities more time to deal with losses and declining returns without forcing an immediate recognition and liquidation,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Sean Hunter - who attended the meeting at Holyrood before the debate - has called for immediate action to prevent further deaths.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

"In public health, we always know our most urgent priorities, but too often we don't have the immediate resources or in-house technical solutions to achieve them," said Shah.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

As they are wanted for immediate service, will you throw your eye over them?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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