flash in the pan

Example Sentences

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That could be a signal to the committee that Marvell’s recent ascent isn’t just a flash in the pan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

She’s still holding out hope this year’s lottery wasn’t a flash in the pan and she’ll have another chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Jacob wasn't a flash in the pan or just a talent - he was someone that wouldn't let you down," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

She’s far from the early days of her career, when many considered her defiance a gimmick, or refuted her as a flash in the pan.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

This is only a flash in the pan, but I may as well enjoy it while it lasts, and it makes things a little less tragic for my angel of mercy.

From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)