this instant

Example Sentences

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Here is an imperfect peach, warm from the sun, that should be eaten right this instant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2022

Gina Neff, professor of technology and society at University of Oxford, tweeted the day after the ruling: "Right now, and I mean this instant, delete every digital trace of any menstrual tracking."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2022

“There wasn’t this instant spark or electric chemistry or anything,” said Ethan, who works in medical sales.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2022

To Kim and Jimmy, he's the guy they formed their waking lives around until this instant.

From Salon • May 24, 2022

“Come down this instant, young lady,” the Witch hollered.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill