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172 example sentences for PROMPTLY, such as:

1. I'm looking forward to a prompt reply.
2. Deliberate in counsel, prompt in action.
3. They were prompt to respond to our call for help.
4. Mihail Vassilievitch promptly went out on the terrace.
5. The violence was clearly prompted by political motives.

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 Meanings and Examples of PROMPTLY
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promptly
 ad.  at exactly a specified time; punctually
Classic Sentence: (139 in 10 pages)
1  When Joe went home at five minutes before ten, he found her struck down on the floor, and promptly called in assistance.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XVI
2  As a necessary sequence, I asked him if he would favor us with his company, and he promptly accepted the invitation.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XXXVI
3  To these communications Peggotty replied as promptly, if not as concisely, as a merchant's clerk.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 17. SOMEBODY TURNS UP
4  Mr. Micawber promptly resumed his letter, glad to revert to a performance with which he was so highly satisfied.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 52. I ASSIST AT AN EXPLOSION
5  And the professor had promptly appeared to argue the matter out.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 7
6  "I was meaning to come and see you," he said; and then, recollecting with what intention he was trying to see her, he was promptly overcome with confusion and blushed.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 9
7  Vronsky smiled with a look that seemed to say that he did not deny it, but he promptly changed the subject.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 17
8  "I am afraid that you must have been dreadfully bored," he said, promptly catching the ball of coquetry she had flung him.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 18
9  "Here, set it here," he added angrily, and promptly seizing the vodka, he poured out a glassful and drank it greedily.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 25
10  He stroked her, and she promptly curled up at his feet, laying her head on a hindpaw.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 1: Chapter 27
11  Mihail Vassilievitch promptly went out on the terrace.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 2: Chapter 27
12  Sergey Ivanovitch was for a minute surprised at this unexpected view of the subject; but he promptly made a new plan of attack.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 3: Chapter 3
13  Resolving on this, he promptly wrote a note to Rolandak, who had more than once sent to him with offers to buy horses from him.
Anna Karenina 1 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 3: Chapter 19
14  Alexey Alexandrovitch was, however, so perturbed that he did not immediately comprehend all the good sense of adultery by mutual consent, and his eyes expressed this uncertainty; but the lawyer promptly came to his assistance.
Anna Karenina 2 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 4: Chapter 5
15  Directly Sergey Ivanovitch had concluded the conversation with his jest, Pestsov promptly started a new one.
Anna Karenina 2 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 4: Chapter 10
Example Sentence: (33 in 3 pages)
16  Japan's recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars.
17  She was undernourished, an observation that prompted yet another unasked question.
18  The violence was clearly prompted by political motives.
19  An e-fit of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.
20  The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
21  Mixed messages from the Iraqis have only served to confuse matters further and may have prompted an internal debate in Washington.
22  We would be grateful for prompt payment of your account.
23  Deliberate in counsel, prompt in action.
24  Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
25  There are many emergencies which need prompt first aid treatment.
26  I'm looking forward to a prompt reply.
27  She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent.
28  They were prompt to respond to our call for help.
29  The accident will prompt a review of school safety policy.
30  Opponents say the ban will prompt smokers to eat in nearby Los Angeles, which still allows people to light up if they're outdoors.