instant

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He asked that people “reflect on their instant comments of disgust” and “offer some forgiveness and hope to him as I have decided to do,” Benn said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The proposed budget met instant pushback from lawmakers.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

An instant bestseller, “Strangers” has struck a chord with readers, married and divorced alike, who recognize the danger signs in Burden’s love story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

His unique selling point, in an appointment that smacked of panic from Tottenham's hierarchy, was that he had a chequered coaching career but a record of having the sort of instant impact the club required.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

His forehead wrinkles went deeper for an instant and then cleared, like he understood something.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn