In that version, the word tip originated with the initials t . i . p ., for " to insure promptness ."
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Outpost . com, an electronics site that promised free overnight deliveries, was one e-merchant that won generally high marks for its promptness.
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When the lights come back on in relatively short order, as is usually the case, the company's promptness is taken for granted.
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Other sites, like bizrate . com, offer rating systems that evaluate an online retailer's prices, promptness of delivery and shipping charges.
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We simply ask that the president nominate qualified candidates with reasonable promptness and that the Senate act within a reasonable time to confirm or reject them.
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Transparency, promptness could rid it of the graft and corruption that can be prevalent in an office that is supposed to be dealing with money.
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The terrorist threat " poses an increased challenge regarding promptness, coordination, and the ability to forestall " the adversary, Putin said.
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Instilling values such as obedience to authority, promptness in attendance, and organizing the time according to bell ringing helped students prepare for future employment.
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The society recently released guidelines dealing with such issues as privacy, disclosure of a therapist's credentials and the promptness of e-mail responses.
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"There should be a commitment to what has been agreed upon and a promptness in implementing ( the accord ), " he said.
