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Benet and Wirries, galvanic talents with stadium-worthy voices, make the song “Now, Forever,” an instant classic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Communication satellites first came into use in the 1960s, allowing the instant worldwide transmission of television.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
He was an instant sensation after making his New York debut at the Lincoln Center, filling in for conductor William Steinberg who fell ill midway through the concert.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"I stepped forward and I flung my arm back - that was my instant reaction," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
In an instant, the sky far to the west switched from black to yellowish white, as if someone had flipped on a light in a dark room.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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