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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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Kusama, instantly recognisable in her bright red wig and bold spotted outfits, worked well into old age from the psychiatric hospital in Tokyo where she lived voluntarily for the second half of her life.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Hunyar instantly recognized the suburban park where he and his wife walked when she was pregnant and realized his son was in Flock’s database before he was even born.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

And with that veil ripped off, every emotion they didn’t let themselves feel, every word left unsaid, every last regret, all become instantly magnified, sprawling out before them on an endless road.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

"I'm instantly broke, panic attack, phoning GPs, back on medication, anxiety through the roof," Gerry said.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

She must see panic on my face because her voice instantly changes.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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