presto
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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
I’d have to find a way to tell Katie about Connie’s committee and the presentation and, presto, she’d probably volunteer to help me out with that, too.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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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Music - Middle School
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