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[prompt-lee] / ˈprɒmpt li /


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It’s because almost all of the major investment banks, led by Goldman Sachs, are underwriters of this massive stock issue, so they have an incentive to get the shares out the door promptly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

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

Many in the Class of 2026 are collecting their diplomas and promptly moving back into their childhood bedrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

After a few seconds Fig promptly squirmed out of my grip and leapt onto the floor.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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