as in moments
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Noun
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Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025 -
That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For Circuit, complete 8 to 12 reps of the first exercise; rest for 60 to 90 seconds before going on to the second exercise.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was no recovering from the damage that piled up — week after week — when the Bears were seconds, just one play away from improving to 5-2 in the thick of the NFC race.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Instants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instants. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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