instant

Example Sentences

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Friday’s underplay — the first of two instant sell-outs at the Fonda — came as McCartney is drumming up interest in a new studio album he’ll release in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

I was begging for her to call me and I knew, had it truly been her, that she would answer me in an instant.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

There were requests for hot water for instant noodles and Gil queued up the paper cups and yes, sorry, promised to attend to them in just a moment.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"The margins are really thin now because of the skyrocketing diesel prices," he told AFP while sipping instant coffee from a paper cup outside his neighbourhood grocery.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“You’re gonna write to her this instant and tell her to give me a house!”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas