for an instant
Example Sentences
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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
In contrast, imagine a purely three-dimensional elephant that flashes into the room for an instant: a cross-sectional moment in the life of an existing elephant, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
He was given it not for an instant but for a lifetime of constructiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
He thought for an instant before replying in a measured and weary voice.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
In fact, their bright smiles—along with their elegant appearance—were for an instant so surprising and disarming that Reynie almost relaxed.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
