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How to use the word promptly in a Sentence?

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When you get that packet in the mail, respond to it promptly.

Sabrina Corlette

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I remember it vividly, because I was walking into Walmart to get milk and I saw this huge insect on the side of the building, i thought it looked interesting, so I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home, mounted it, and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade.

Michael Skvarla

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The office is currentlyreviewing issuesandclaims made about Election Day and will include these findings in a post-elections report to be shared promptly with the Harris County ElectionsCommission and the County Commissioner Court.

Cliff Tatum

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

As The University openly admits — indeed, advertises — students must be ‘ [ b ] elonging to a historically excluded group,' in light of the University’s facially discriminatory eligibility standards, we ask the Department to promptly investigate the allegations in this complaint, act swiftly to remedy unlawful policies and practices, and order appropriate relief.

Do No Harm

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

For decades, gambling on The NFL games has been considered among the most significant violations of league policy warranting the most substantial sanction. In your case, I acknowledge and commend you for your promptly reporting for an interview, and for admitting your actions. we were first made aware of the league's investigation on Feb. 9. We have cooperated fully with the investigation since receiving notice and support the league's findings and actions. We are moving forward in the 2022 season with the decision that was made. With the decision that was made by the The NFL, any further questions on the investigation should be directed to the league office.

The Falcons

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

These resources are needed promptly to immediately secure supply of highly effective oral antiviral treatments; to purchase monoclonal antibodies and pre-exposure prophylaxis; to continue operating critical testing initiatives and funding testing, treatments and vaccines for the uninsured; to initiate work on a next-generation vaccine that protects against future variants; to accelerate global vaccination efforts and provide urgent humanitarian relief abroad; and for other purposes.

Shalanda Young

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

SDUSD should promptly revise its policy to include religious exemptions for students. Otherwise, we are confident that we will fully vindicate our clients’ rights either in the Ninth Circuit or in the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary.

Paul Jonna

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We can not predict the court's timing in making a ruling, but we do believe the judge understands and appreciates the importance of a prompt decision in a case like this, and we expect he will rule as promptly as he reasonably can.

Robert Hoffman.Two

Found on CNN
2 years ago

A tragic accident with a Russian diplomat occurred on October 19, 2021, all the formalities related to sending the diplomat's body to his homeland were promptly settled with the competent law enforcement and medical authorities of Germany in accordance with the current practice.

The Russian embassy

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I think President Trump'll know pretty promptly what the Supreme Court majority's view is, this is a situation where you can't you know you can't unring the bell, obviously.

Greg Lipper

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The relationship between the Chief and the organization has become untenable and needed to be resolved promptly. In particular, the relationship between the Chief and the Police Department he leads -- as well as with the community -- has deteriorated beyond repair, relationships between employers and employees come down to fit and leadership style and unfortunately, Police Chief Art Acevedo is not the right fit for this organization.

Miami City Manager Art Noriega

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We will, however, promptly file a motion to dismiss them, because the members of the board are not alleged to have done anything wrong. Nothing. So, we believe the court will ultimately dismiss the case against them as well.

Don Samuel

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I am happy to report this morning that the leadership of both parties have finalized the organizing resolution for the Senate, we will pass the resolution through the Senate today, which means that committees can promptly set up and get to work with Democrats holding the gavels.

Chuck Schumer

Found on CNN
3 years ago

It's my expectation and hope that the Senate will move to confirm these nominees promptly and fairly. It's especially the case for the nominees secretary of state, defense, treasury, Homeland Security, given what our country's been through the last four years, the last few days, given the threats and the risks of this world, they should be confirmed as close to January 20 as possible.

Biden TransitionBiden

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Insurance companies have to make their evaluations on a formula with such criteria as to whether police or fighters can respond promptly, but that is no longer the case in Minneapolis. That means increased insurance rates not only for commercial properties but residential ones, too, so that means property value will go down, the tax rate decreases, and less tax collection means such things as school districts and education will really suffer.

Eric Lucero

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

At this point in time, we can not say for certain if we would require an additional extension of the redistricting data and we are constantly evaluating that, but first, we're trying to ensure that we get the apportionment data done promptly and on time.

Al Fontenot

Found on CNN
3 years ago

It is not known how the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing measures may affect the circulation of viruses that can cause AFM, or if COVID-19 will impact the health care system's ability to promptly recognize and respond to AFM, if social distancing measures decrease circulation of enteroviruses this year, AFM cases may be fewer than expected or the outbreak may be delayed.

Robert Redfield

Found on CNN
3 years ago

We take all claims of harassment, misconduct and retaliation seriously, promptly investigating them and taking immediate action as needed — in this case, the appropriate action based on our investigation is to defend vigorously against these baseless allegations.

The Fox News spokesperson

Found on CNN
3 years ago

While plague causes severe illness, if it is recognized promptly then it can be easily treated with antibiotics and patients will make a full recovery, the press reports indicate that this is the case in Inner Mongolia now, suggesting that there is no risk to public health.

Jimmy Whitworth

Found on CNN
3 years ago

This investigation will be publicly released in its entirety promptly upon its conclusion, this will include reports, photographic evidence obtained, officer's names, and my final determination which can rise to the level of termination.

Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson

Found on CNN
3 years ago

When Gabrielle Union informed NBC of racially offensive conduct during the taping of America's Got Talent, NBC did not' stand' with her in' outrage at acts of racism,' instead, NBC did not care enough to either promptly investigate Ms. Union's complaints or even ask HR to get involved. Rather, NBC stood against Gabrielle Union and directed its' outrage' at Ms. Union for whistleblowing about the racially offensive conduct Gabrielle Union experienced while working for NBC on America's Got Talent.

Bryan Freedman

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Additionally, these accounts are pushing pro-CCP( Communist Party) narratives - praising China's fight against the virus, claims that China promptly reported the outbreak to WHO, and accusations the Western media of providing bad coverage of China.

Lea Gabrielle

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Citizens suffered from the coronavirus and they all deserve to be rewarded for their pain and participation in preventive efforts, there is a need for the government to reserve as much financial power to brace for an economic shock with no end in sight and promptly respond to labour market insecurity and any potential corporate liquidity crisis.

President Moon Jae-in

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

All data establishing risk, ability to recover, infectivity is crucial in a pandemic, data ought to be collected, transparent as to methods, and disseminated promptly.

Arthur Caplan

Found on CNN
4 years ago

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