for an instant
Example Sentences
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“New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me,” he wrote.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
But if Spurs are looking for an instant impact, the Italian could fit the bill.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
You hesitate for an instant, torn between the invitingly warm lower level and the formidable set of stairs leading upward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2023
Mami gently moves from my roots to my ends, smoothing my hair for an instant, until it returns again to its natural curliness, like Papi’s hair.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
