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instantly

[in-stuhnt-lee] / ˈɪn stənt li /


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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Cleveland Browns agreed to trade future Hall of Famer Myles Garrett to Los Angeles, instantly boosting the Rams chances for a first title in five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

He further showcased his aggressive baseline game to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals - where the home fans instantly took him to their hearts - and then the last eight at the Italian Open.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Greg Lippmann watched his counterparts at Goldman Sachs find and exploit someone else’s willingness to sell huge amounts of cheap insurance on subprime mortgage bonds and pretty much instantly guessed the seller’s identity.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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