instant
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Buoyed by ebullient critics and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, the show was an instant sensation, boasting 34 million viewers for its premiere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
For investors wanting instant gratification from AI stocks, frustration may lie ahead.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Gritting her teeth, Margaret told the BBC she felt "instant anger" when she saw the posts.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Her 2017 debut novel, “Goodbye, Vitamin,” was an instant sensation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
I held it in my hand so that I would be ready to sack him up the instant I heard the snap of a trap.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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