in a flash
Example Sentences
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She finally got the job done after 39 minutes on her seventh chance, slamming a ball she was holding in her hand down on the court in a flash of anger.
From Barron's
Aunt Kitty smiled and nodded politely, but the moment Mrs. Maroney disappeared, she raced for the cellar door and was down the stairs in a flash.
From Literature
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Then, in a flash, Spencer's career came to a halt.
From BBC
Perhaps the series will eventually return to 'normal' Test cricket as the series develops, but the smart money is on the Ashes zipping by in a flash.
From BBC
“All right . . .” Penelope was on her feet in a flash!
From Literature
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