promptness
Example Sentences
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"I have a lot of admiration for the promptness with which they're treating the whole subject," Yunus said.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
He arrived at the studio early on the first day, hoping to impress Lennon with his professionalism and promptness.
From Salon • May 31, 2024
Chair Kristie Fiegen cited myriad reasons in her motion to deny, including the company’s lack of promptness and several objections to commission staff questions as well as struggles to notify landowners of routes and meetings.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
I am going to make this a quick letter – but I want to say many thanks again for your promptness on the $45 in cash + also for sending out the enclosed check.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2017
The commission concluded, “People of both races acted with such courage and promptness as to end the trouble early.”
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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