Synonyms

expeditiously

American

[ek-spi-dish-uhs-lee] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs li /

adverb

promptly and quickly.

Our office will handle all queries and concerns expeditiously and without delay.

Other Word Forms

nonexpeditiously adverb
unexpeditiously adverb

Etymology

Origin of expeditiously

expeditious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Orsted said last week it was “evaluating all options to resolve the matter expeditiously,” including pursuing legal proceedings.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for Canada's fisheries minister, Joanne Thompson, told AFP "Canada is open to considering other transfers or export permits," and new proposals "will be reviewed expeditiously."

From Barron's

Judge John McConnell said the administration violated the order he issued last week that required the government to tap emergency funds and “expeditiously” pay benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

From The Wall Street Journal

That prompted Gov. Newsom to send a letter this month calling on the plan to handle the claims “expeditiously and fairly.”

From Los Angeles Times

"But I thank Judge Kerr for the fair way he has dealt with the trial and how expeditiously he has also put this issue to bed."

From BBC

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