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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

It would allow tokenized deposits to move instantly across blockchain technology with 24/7 settlements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

To anyone with a knowledge of the United Kingdom's southernmost county, this figure is instantly recognisable as Cornish.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That done, he clapped his hands for quiet, and the nervous murmuring stopped instantly as all eyes turned to him.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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