How to Use in a flash in a Sentence
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Keep this recipe on hand for friends that need a hearty meal in a flash.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
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This gem transforms your wardrobe from drab to fab in a flash.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
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Your bestie can throw them on in a flash with just her finger.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
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Its quick growth rate can squelch out nearby bloomers in a flash.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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Similar to cheese straws, these snacks whip up in a flash.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Then walking down my hallway, the idea came to me in a flash.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 June 2025
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That didn’t stop all 30 shows from selling out in a flash.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
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And then in a flash the book vanished, never to be seen again.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Velazquez said some, if not all, of the creative ideas come in a flash.
—Amber Bonefont, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2023
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And then everything shifts, in a flash of time that can’t be reeled back.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
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This jumpsuit gives me an airy fit and the ease of getting dressed in a flash.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
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The pork chops were nice and juicy and the rich pan gravy came together in a flash.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Both are incredibly easy to use and get the tasks done in a flash.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 May 2022
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Nickels and dimes Barron broke on the ball in a flash.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
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Just don’t wait too long to add them to your cart — new drops from the brand are known to sell out in a flash.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
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More than two years in the making, and now seemingly gone in a flash.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2022
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Because at this point, these deals really could be gone in a flash.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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Have dessert ready in a flash thanks to this easy two-ingredient recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Like, in a flash, Garth became one of the biggest stars of all time.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 May 2023
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This is not something that was cooked up last night and will evaporate in a flash.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Then in a flash, life happens, and worlds are upended.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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All of those people in a flash went away, but the buildings were still standing.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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Simply swap sneakers for sandals and watch this look go from gym to glam in a flash!
—Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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This ground beef casserole comes together in a flash.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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The hour-and-a-half practice went by in a flash, with many of them eager to stay to learn more.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2024
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Xabi Alonso tried to press him as the ball arrived, but he was gone in a flash.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Many names were included in a flash at the end of the performance.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
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Just like Thanksgiving leftovers, these deals will be gone in a flash.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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Swiatek is on to it in a flash and hits her return deep to Errani’s forehand.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the name implies, this chili comes together in a flash, just like lightning.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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