I. verb
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immediate/prompt/swift action
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The public wants immediate action to stop the terrorists.
lead to/prompt/give rise to speculation (= result in it )
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This development led to speculation that she was about to resign.
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decision
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At Jiang's prompting , a decision was made to dismiss several liberal academics, including Li.
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That last thought prompted Isabel's decision .
investigation
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A level 1 performance should always prompt further investigation .
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Still, new evidence may surface that would prompt a new investigation of Samper, analysts said.
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Presence of an osmolal gap should prompt further investigation as to its cause.
question
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The interval seemed so long that Paula was almost prompted to repeat the question .
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This naturally prompts the question what it is for one purely particular object to stand for another.
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This prompts the question as to whether young females lay down less fat in species showing reversed size dimorphism.
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A variance should prompt questions which identify areas in which cost and project control may be improved.
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His job is to prompt the actors when they forget their lines.
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Most of the children knew their lines so the director didn't need to prompt very much.
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News of the scandal prompted a Senate investigation.
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What prompted that remark?
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And he prompted the discovery of the Tramway, so establishing a permanent performing space.
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But even that didn't prompt any bids.
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But strange occurrences prompt them each to wonder whether Xorandor's progeny may not again be interfering with human activities.
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Presence of an osmolal gap should prompt further investigation as to its cause.
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That has prompted investors to demand ratings from more issuers of debt and to take the ratings more seriously.
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The manager prompts the subordinate to carry out a personal audit.
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The opening screen will prompt you to create a new connection and give it a name.
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The review was prompted by a spate of jail suicides.
II. adjective
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action
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It will prevent the taking of prompt action to improve failing schools.
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Elliot realized that prompt action was necessary, as did Anson Jones, president of the Republic of Texas.
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As a Stalinist, Nizan was doubtless reassured that prompt action to deal with the anti-Soviet activities had been taken.
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Supporters of prompt action on the reform issue regard the commission as a stalling tactic, however.
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Without prompt action , the zoo may be the only place where a safari is possible.
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The blast set the 29-year-old on fire and only the prompt action of a passer-by prevented potentially fatal injuries.
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A court heard that the shop owner would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulancemen.
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Governor Peter Leonard, who launched an inquiry yesterday, said only prompt action by staff prevented a violent free-for-all.
payment
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Answer guide: Record revenue and debtor. 24 Paid Drake £682 after taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment .
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Old and past-due accounts are obviously less valuable as collateral than the account of a customer with a reputation for prompt payment .
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I know from my discussions with business men that prompt payment is vital.
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It also aims to promote prompt payment of taxes.
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Cash discount is an allowance off a debt given to encourage prompt payment .
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Fees Joan Daniels reminded teachers that their fees were due and that prompt payment would be very helpful.
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Octavia Hill laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent on pain of eviction.
response
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Thank you for your prompt response .
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I wrote Neuharth about two and half months before graduation and, to my delight, received a prompt response .
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A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer.
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It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order.
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A unanimous resolution, backed by a petition with twelve hundred signatures, demanded Outram's prompt dismissal.
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All obedience worth the name Must be prompt and ready.
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If that happens, it is in the industry's interest to seek prompt solutions for its remaining problems.
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She always wondered whether better, more prompt care of her hands might have made a difference in the long run.
III. adverb
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Store the shellfish in a covered container and refrigerate them promptly.
IV. noun
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He managed to say the whole speech without a single prompt .
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When you see the "C" prompt , type "WP."
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As soon as you enter the number, the cursor returns to the bottom prompt .
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Only the marked files will then be printed or copied at the prompt .
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Press Alt-F6, then press Y in response to the prompt Page formats affect the overall appearance of the page.
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Some of these are selected by prompts on the set-up screen; for example, you can set novice or expert mode.
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The prompt will change to Press 1 to preview the entire document or 2 to preview the current page.
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The cursor returns to the bottom prompt .