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[in-stuhnt] / ˈɪn stənt /




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The company also markets “hydrating hot chocolate,” which it said was an instant sellout and represents an effort to “de-seasonalize” the broader hydration business, which has historically been geared toward hot weather and athletic activity.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026

The lifting of the blockade provided instant relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

"We've stocked up on some instant noodles and bread and stuff like that. Once the wind and rain really start picking up, we’ll have to close the shop."

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

Starring pop star Olly Alexander, the show became an instant hit, with sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust also reporting a surge in HIV testing after its launch.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

She was off in an instant, ears back, loping across the field.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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