in an instant
Example Sentences
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A youngster’s imagination inspires the most delightful sequences in the movie with softly animated adventures that pivot in an instant from romance to danger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 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
"If we don't preserve nest sites, and someone paves over them, we could lose in an instant 5.5 million bees that are important pollinators."
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
"A lot of things happened in an instant," he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Sarai felt the frigid spatter, but Ruby was the target, and the girl was soaked in an instant.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
