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promptness

[ prompt-nis ]

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noun

the fact of being done, delivered, etc., at once or without delay:
I appreciated his promptness in paying off the $10,000, as the company couldn't afford to carry such a big debt for long.
the fact or habit of being on time; punctuality:
Washington's promptness extended even to his mealtimes; he ate dinner each day at exactly 4 o'clock, even if guests had not yet arrived.

With laudable promptness, the speechifying began, as promised, at 11.

It is critical to focus on concrete and implementable options, on a low profile, discretion and promptness.

This danger Garnache, however, was no less quick to perceive, and with a dismaying promptness did he take his measures.

The whole operation was performed with a degree of system, regularity, and promptness, that was quite surprising.

Then his mind turned with promptness to the still living and urgent incidents of the situation.

"That was a fine specimen of soldierly wit and promptness, Simms," commended Lieutenant Hal heartily.

I agreed with such promptness and eagerness that a faint tinge of color came into her face.

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