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The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Her 2017 debut novel, “Goodbye, Vitamin,” was an instant sensation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
But we live in a world where instant condemnation is taught and incentivized.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Today’s investment culture is shaped by a 24-hour news cycle and technology that enables instant decision-making.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
And after glancing for an instant at Boaz to make sure he had the lighter in his grasp, Aunt Hila leaned forward and blew the candle out, and the shadows rushed in.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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