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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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Inside the Commissioners Court, Bettencourt’s message landed hard; momentum vanished instantly.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The company released a video of Scorsese using AI to instantly create images for storyboards, which show how key characters, locations and scenes should look.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The extreme heat instantly vaporizes nearby air and materials, creating a brilliant, expanding cloud of gas and plasma.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The Cleveland Browns agreed to trade future Hall of Famer Myles Garett to Los Angeles, instantly boosting the Rams chances for a first title in five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Zara pulls a face, and I instantly regret the stupid, obnoxious ringtone I picked, which for some reason is set to maximum volume.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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