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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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By employing a 1-bit architecture, a two-terabyte model instantly becomes 150 gigabytes, according to PrismML.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The rocket and satellite company is reportedly expected to seek to raise $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation, which would instantly make it one of the biggest U.S. companies by market capitalization.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience” may not win points for originality, but originality isn’t really the point of an immigrant family drama meant to be instantly, one might say universally, recognizable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The Reform chief insisted the joke was intended to be "funny through being edgy and shocking", but said he had made attendees uncomfortable and had "instantly regretted it".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I hit the activation button on the cuffs and everything around us went instantly dark.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin