instant
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In contrast, imagine a purely three-dimensional elephant that flashes into the room for an instant: a cross-sectional moment in the life of an existing elephant, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
In the San Fernando Valley, north of the city, activist Armando Covarrubias manages the crisis as best he can during his daily rounds, distributing bottles of water, snacks, and instant soup.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
A packet can lend instant backbone to a quick enchilada sauce, wake up a pan of chilaquiles or give nacho toppings a little extra swagger.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The instant it did, he turned and exited through the same door through which he’d entered less than a minute earlier.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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