instant

Example Sentences

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The glamorous doll, unique in that it depicted a grown woman rather than a baby, was an instant hit when it debuted at the New York Toy Fair in 1959.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is not expected that the agreement reached through months of negotiations between the two governments will be broken in an instant,” said Hana Securities analyst Sunjae Son.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, at a party, his life changed in an instant.

From BBC

Such instant exoneration increases the likelihood that worse will happen next time.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in an instant, the threat of tariffs lifted.

From BBC