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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

One hit of the delete button and a quick rewrite and presto!

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

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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