instant

Example Sentences

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It’s an instant classic, and Mr. Simpson sounds possessed as he howls about his need for love.

From The Wall Street Journal

They stuck tight to the wound in an instant scab.

From Literature

The instant a mid-major player shows promise, a familiar pattern unfolds.

From The Wall Street Journal

He began to send his footage to Borenstein through encrypted servers, a decision made in an instant, but with longterm consequences.

From BBC

So the moment I clicked “buy” on that birding book, I swung into instant cleanup mode…which is when I discovered Amazon changed its platform.

From The Wall Street Journal