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Example Sentences

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Today’s investment culture is shaped by a 24-hour news cycle and technology that enables instant decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

With younger generations even more deeply committed to the instant gratification of a digital swamp, and with national literacy scores signaling ever-decreasing levels of educational competence, I fear the national dialogue will not improve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The proposed budget met instant pushback from lawmakers.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

When downloaded, OpenClaw can be connected to existing AI models and given simple instructions through instant messaging apps, as if to a friend or colleague.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The suit would flatten them both, but in that instant, that was what Zeke chose.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness