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presto

[pres-toh] / ˈprɛs toʊ /


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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, 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

You can press the pieces to the wall and — presto — have a fresh, stylish surface.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022

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




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