for an instant

Example Sentences

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He was given it not for an instant but for a lifetime of constructiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

But for an instant, before Swift announced the July 23 date, she did think about it: “I will sadly admit to being like, ‘Oh my God, can I hire someone to take my place?’”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

"So let's not pressure them for an instant answer," Mr Sunak added.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

More of his visitors trailed in after Francis and me, stopping, for an instant, to peer curiously over the curtain at Charles: silent, alone, flat on his back with an IV in his arm.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt