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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

Something that stopped being effective suddenly emerges recharged and presto!

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

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

From New York Times Apr. 3, 2024

Then, he poured the concoction into a muffin pan, placed it into the oven for a brief moment and, presto, out popped packs of cards bearing his image.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2023

Then he says the magic words, and, presto change-o...his thoughts come whizzing back across the Bonecruel Mountains.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin

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 Van Vechten, Carl




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