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Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for promptly

with little or no delay

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in a punctual manner

at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

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"When he fell off he was promptly arrested by officers."
According to a spokesman for the Punjab government, all administrative departments, autonomous bodies, development authorities and the police department will provide complete support to the district anti-land grabbing cell so that action could be taken against Qabza Mafia and grievances of people could be addressed promptly.
According to the spokesman to the Punjab government, all administrative departments, autonomous bodies, development authorities and police department shall provide complete support to the district Anti-Land Grabbing Cell so that effective action could be taken against Qabza Mafia and grievances of the citizens could be addressed promptly. The spokesman said that all divisional commissioners shall submit a consolidated monthly report of the districts on the prescribed format in the office of Director Complaints, Chief Minister's Office Lahore.
Action would promptly be initiated against all calls received on MDA toll free number 0800-11112.
Much to his horror finding himself covered in effluence, he promptly dived into the cut to try and get clean.
* Promptly notifying miners in affected areas of such conditions.
Moreover, Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik ordered all ministry officers to react promptly to citizens' complaints, and monitor the transportation of students to ensure their safety.
THE PLANE TOOK OFF PROMPTLY TO AN UNKNOWN DESTINATION;
The judge also held state agencies, including Special Branch, Intelligence Bureau, Inter-Services Intelligence and the Military Intelligence, responsible for failing "to collect information and promptly report to the concerned functionaries regarding any incident of abduction of a citizen having the characteristics of an 'enforced disappearance' and to take effective measures in tracing the whereabouts of the victim".
The bridge about one kilometre from Tatabu bridge, had collapsed last year and repaired promptly by the Federal Government but collapsed on Saturday night as a result of heavy rainfall.
I purchased a .44 Bulldog Special with the 3" barrel about three months ago and promptly took it to the range, firing five rounds single and double action.
The Red Devils have already lost half-backs Michael Dobson and Todd Carney since the end of last season and the new four-strong consortium now in charge of the club say they promptly rejected the move.
Such acts must be strongly condemned and action promptly taken against the culprits.
The US has called on Caracas "to promptly hold free, fair, and transparent elections," and urged calm amongst protesters and security forces US Tuesday called on Caracas "to promptly hold free, fair, and transparent elections," and urged calm amongst protesters and security forces.