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“There’s some gnarly stuff on that record,” says Gibbard, who’d moved to L.A. to be with Deschanel then promptly left as soon as their marriage collapsed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He told journalists that the US government had requested Kenyan support in dealing with the virus, which he had promptly accepted, describing it as a "mutual agreement".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“We remain committed to negotiating with the union in good faith and hope to promptly reach a fair agreement,” Dauch Corp. said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
That means planning before I step foot inside a supermarket, spending my money wisely and using all my ingredients promptly.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
We found space on one of the benches, and Mr. Dovlo promptly fell back asleep.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing promptly
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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"Of Mice and Men"
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Frindle
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