in a flash

Example Sentences

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Last month — to their surprise and seemingly in a flash — Edwards and his wife’s net worth hit $1 million, with home equity accounting for just one-fourth of it.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The U.S. women’s hockey team was almost caught in a flash storm of its own last Thursday, as it sat just two minutes from being on the wrong side of a massive upset against Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Around 25 outfits will strut the catwalk on Sunday, a moment that "goes by in a flash".

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It was all a very clear reminder that the best-laid plans and political strategies can be derailed in a flash.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

She was off the couch in a flash, cupping her whole hand over Aaron’s forehead.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake