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noun phrase

  • A period of time that is suitably prompt and without unnecessary delay for a given situation.

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This case will hinge on whether your landlord is doing their best to repair the elevator in a timely manner, which I can’t discern from your letter.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

A Cypriot government spokesman said two more drones targeting the base were "dealt with in a timely manner" and Greece announced it was deploying frigates and jets to help protect Cyprus, a fellow EU member.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

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  • with all due haste
  • at your earliest convenience

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  • at a snail's pace
  • when you get around to it
  • after the deadline

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