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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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We have all been conditioned for objects to work intuitively and instantly.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The rocket and satellite company is reportedly expected to seek to raise $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation, which would instantly make it one of the biggest U.S. companies by market capitalization.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The technology, he noted, has endless attention to give reporters and can fix a bad draft almost instantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience” may not win points for originality, but originality isn’t really the point of an immigrant family drama meant to be instantly, one might say universally, recognizable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A moment later the lid of the barrel was pried off, revealing a circle of blue sky that was instantly eclipsed by a man, peering in.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood