promptitude
Example Sentences
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Promptitude is necessary in all our actions, but never more so than when engaged in making cakes and puddings.
From The Virginia Housewife by Randolph, Mary
Promptitude and joint action with Reynolds will probably save it.
From The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy by Cholmondeley, Mary
Promptitude and silence, then, are the two recommendations which I make to you while we await the Yes we so greatly desire.
From Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence by Agassiz, Louis
Promptitude and force were not to be expected in either way from men in such a frame of mind.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John
"Promptitude, rapidity of execution, and cordial co-operation are essential to success," wrote General Meade, in his concluding orders.
From The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy by Coffin, Charles Carleton
