instantly

Example Sentences

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That sense of inner conflict appeals to Goldberg, who says she knew instantly that she had to play JoAnne when she read the script by showrunner Jonathan Glatzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Inside the Commissioners Court, Bettencourt’s message landed hard; momentum vanished instantly.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Those who expected American appetites to be transformed instantly and forever were disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The extreme heat instantly vaporizes nearby air and materials, creating a brilliant, expanding cloud of gas and plasma.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

They stepped inside, and Brooklyn’s eyes were instantly drawn to a supercomputer running the length of the room behind a wall of glass panels.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti