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His unique selling point, in an appointment that smacked of panic from Tottenham's hierarchy, was that he had a chequered coaching career but a record of having the sort of instant impact the club required.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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

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

A ball in the gap creates instant suspense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

In that instant, a hideous head struck out of the overhanging straw—those unblinking eyes, those fatal fangs.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck