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at that instant



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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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