this instant

phrase

: right now : immediately
Come in the house, this instant!

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The Horns are built to win right now, this instant. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026 For an even easier drinking experience, try this instant latte, which includes stevia and organic lucuma for sweetness. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 Think of this instant classic as the little black dress of white cakes. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025 We’re headed to the 13th inning in this instant classic. Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025 Sure, your phone can take pictures, but this instant waterproof camera takes travel memories to the next level. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 In this instant gratification generation, when some players change schools on a whim, there are fewer long-term developmental success stories in college football. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 So there was this instant connection. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025

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“This instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20instant. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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