forthwith
immediately; at once; without delay: Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
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How to use forthwith in a sentence
“The pie is an English institution which, planted on American soil, forthwith ran rampant and burst forth into an untold variety of genera and species.”
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late? | Megan McArdle | July 1, 2021 | Washington PostSo forthwith, Grandmaster Maurice Ashley’s Guide to Sucking Less at Chess.
In the meantime, Chief Reznick needs to supply these names, forthwith, and explain what the hell he thought he was doing.
In what world does it not make sense to pass this bill forthwith?
At most, each could play a bit part before being dispatched forthwith.
Yes, Pundits, Hillary Has the 2016 Nomination in the Bag | Robert Shrum | February 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
We say: He's dashed lucky not to be sent to the tower forthwith.
Kate's First Official Portrait: Will Artist be Sent To Tower for Hideous Picture? | Tom Sykes | January 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe retired to his house in Gadshill in Kent and forthwith started writing Drood.
Book Bag: Actor Simon Callow’s Favorite Dickens Novels | Simon Callow | September 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe wrote a letter to Sir Hugh Wheeler warning the gallant old general that he might expect to be attacked forthwith.
The Red Year | Louis TracyWhen the crowd saw who he was the argument desisted forthwith, the crowd became quiet and respectful, moreover expectant.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxThe graziers and cattle-dealers were forthwith to find "their occupations gone."
He, happily, discovered the cause of my trouble, and forthwith operated upon me.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowThe nervous strain was a severe one and I forthwith abandoned any plan that I had of attempting to do London by motor car.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. Murphy
British Dictionary definitions for forthwith
/ (ˌfɔːθˈwɪθ, -ˈwɪð) /
at once; immediately
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