in an instant
Example Sentences
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"A lot of things happened in an instant," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Then, all of the ideas about what life could’ve been are dashed away in an instant.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Then, at a party, his life changed in an instant.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
When two protons collide at very high energies, an enormous amount happens in an instant.
From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026
Their eyes locked in recognition; in an instant, the doctor knew the identity of the man who was lying in front of him.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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