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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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The colossal size of his most celebrated creations proves integral to their success; these new works feel slight and instantly forgettable.

From The Wall Street Journal

And I knew instantly that whatever he meant was tangled and that my warmth might feel like comfort to him, but also, unconsciously, like danger.

From Los Angeles Times

When Disney Hall opened in 2003, it instantly became an enduring symbol of L.A., overtaking the Hollywood sign in many cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Some 13,000 free tickets were snapped up instantly when reservations opened last month, a fraction given that more than 100,000 people had been queuing online.

From BBC

Painter had pulled up film and knew instantly what he was watching: a player who outclassed higher-rated prospects across the country, and outperformed his own size.

From The Wall Street Journal