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at the moment or present time
- The manager is presently in a meeting and will be available later.
- Presently, there is a temporary road closure for construction.
- I am presently reviewing the latest updates to provide accurate information.
- Presently, the weather conditions are favorable for outdoor activities.
- The project is presently ahead of schedule, thanks to the efficient team.
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in a short amount of time from now
- The manager will join the meeting presently to discuss the project.
- We will begin presently, once everyone arrives.
- The bus is expected to depart presently.
- They will announce the decision presently, so stay tuned.
- The team will be presently ready to start the next phase of the work.
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at that very moment or immediately
- The captain gave the order, and the crew set sail presently.
- She knocked on the door, and it was presently opened by a servant.
- The magician waved his hand, and presently, the rabbit vanished.
- The wounded soldier collapsed, and a medic rushed to his side presently.
- The physician arrived presently upon hearing of the king’s illness.