at that instant
Example Sentences
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“It was at that instant that I took the photograph.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
The cameras weren’t on her at that instant, but the audience could be heard gasping as the image cut to co-hosts Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin tending to her.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
They’re also Lyft drivers at that instant in time as well.
From The Verge ● Aug. 17, 2021
Maren, at that instant, is betrothed to Dag; her brother Erik is married to Diinna, an indigenous Sámi woman, who is pregnant.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2020
He said more, but I did not hear it, for at that instant in my great excitement I moved a small rock, which clattered down the cliff and fell at his feet.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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