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right off

ADVERB
directly
Synonyms
WEAK
anon at once contiguously dead due first off forthwith immediately in a second instant instantaneously instanter instantly now presently promptly pronto quickly right away shortly speedily straight off straightaway

Example Sentences

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And then I read it, and right off the bat, my character has the first three lines, all in caps, in a hospital room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m not saying the stock market is bulletproof, but you theoretically take those two risks right off the table.”

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The 5.9-acre property right off the Pacific Coast Highway set a record for the most expensive home sale in California history.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

So, be sure to check your state’s rules and ask about the provider’s policy right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Almost falls right off the edge of the bunk.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone