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  • n  the characteristic of doing things without delay

  • Bolshevik agents were said to be learning British troop movements with amazing promptitude.
  • They are admitted with a discreet promptitude to make way for the diamond-studded throng of sagaciously tardy Society diplomats, titled foreigners, valuably accoutred .
  • Also, the House shoved along to the Senate with dutiful promptitude, appropriation bills to run the Government until July 1, 1929.

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