instant

Example Sentences

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With younger generations even more deeply committed to the instant gratification of a digital swamp, and with national literacy scores signaling ever-decreasing levels of educational competence, I fear the national dialogue will not improve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The proposed budget met instant pushback from lawmakers.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Anderson joined the Pirates on deadline day in the February and made an instant impact, coming off the bench to win a point-saving penalty in the 1-1 draw at Sutton on his debut.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

On a journey from the country's largest city Yangon to the capital Naypyidaw AFP journalists sat in air-conditioned carriages full of travellers napping and sharing tea, fried rice and instant noodles.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

His mom made instant coffee; she couldn’t be bothered with any other method and never went through the fuss of spicing it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny