for an instant
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“New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me,” he wrote.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
He was given it not for an instant but for a lifetime of constructiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Some of my favorite gags just sparked to life for an instant, like an all-knowing supercomputer who is a bit put out that Elio accesses its wisdom simply to learn how to fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2023
The injured fox allowed him to brush his neck for an instant, then hurried back to the safety of the vixen’s side.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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