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presto

[pres-toh] / ˈprɛs toʊ /


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The Napoli midfielder with the Midas Touch probably just waved his hand over his stomach and, hey presto, he was healed.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Whenever this occurred, I would simply read a passage or two from his book and presto, I was back in the game with every no becoming a yes!

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 17, 2026

Then, presto — all that data appeared on the Android.

From New York Times Apr. 3, 2024

Then, presto, change-o — you got an instant hit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2023

Sancho had taken only one bite when a man standing beside him touched the plate with a stick and, presto, the bowl was removed.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

The whole entertainment, music, colours, costumes, songs, dances, and all, is as nicely arranged in its crescendos and decrescendos, its prestos and adagios as a Mozart finale.

From The Merry-Go-Round by Carl Van Vechten




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