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[in-stuhnt] / ˈɪn stənt /




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For decades, the Fujimori brand has been a help and a hindrance, giving her instant recognition, a loyal voter base and deep political networks -- but also plenty of critics.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

And yet the instant the memorial was opened to the public, all opposition vanished, and it was embraced by all factions, veterans and war protesters alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

“With today’s tech and instant communication, is it really that different that she’s in Chicago making calls than at City Hall?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"We got instant relief. That's the difference just one tree can make."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The suit would flatten them both, but in that instant, that was what Zeke chose.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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