In the interest of a timely resolution to these matters, feel free to set Ivan to any little task upon which you may find him useful.

The public wants the crisis resolved but neither side seems willing to take any of the important steps that might lead to a timely resolution.

"Need I remind you that the client is paying for a timely resolution to this situation?"

"We obviously expected a more timely resolution," General Electric said in a statement Monday evening.

"We are sensitive to the fact that a timely resolution is desirable, but it is more important to get it right," he said.

Little was heard subsequently until May 2009 when it was reported that both countries now agree to seek a timely resolution to the long-standing issue.

The courts have given precedence to the timely resolution of matrimonial cases.

Mr. Linn said he hoped the court's decision would lead to a timely resolution of the negotiations.

So this is a very timely resolution.

We have great confidence in our nation's legal system and look for a timely resolution of this important matter.