instant
Example Sentences
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That is the real prize, and it evaporates the instant one man tries to seize it all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
For the Knicks, it’s instant canon, a legendary moment already.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
In the San Fernando Valley, north of the city, activist Armando Covarrubias manages the crisis as best he can during his daily rounds, distributing bottles of water, snacks, and instant soup.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
For an instant, no one moved as the sword’s glow lit up the room.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing instant
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