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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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With her distinctive husky voice, tousled mane of blonde hair and black eyeliner, Tyler was instantly recognisable as the queen of the 1980s power ballad.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

It can instantly class up virtually anything you’re wearing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Asked about the reaction when the star walked in, Wrench replied that a lot of the adults and organisers "instantly knew who he was".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

I was instantly grateful that I’d brought hand sanitizer as there weren’t any hand-washing stations near the entrance.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

I yank it off, and relief comes instantly.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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