in an instant

Example Sentences

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"A lot of things happened in an instant," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"I think the accident affirmed what I was always worried about, knowing life can just change in an instant and things aren't always in your control," Judd says.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Then, all of the ideas about what life could’ve been are dashed away in an instant.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

When two protons collide at very high energies, an enormous amount happens in an instant.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

“Anna, I consider myself lucky to have you. I would endure all that pain again in an instant so that I could have you. I’ve never blamed you, nor will I. You’re everything to me.”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea