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with no delay and at once
- The digital transaction was completed instantly.
- Pressing the button unlocked the door instantly.
- Upon hearing the news, she reacted instantly.
- The software provided results instantly after the analysis.
- The online message was delivered instantly to the recipient.
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in a manner that is urgent or persistent
- She called for help instantly when she saw the accident.
- The customer demanded the product instantly, insisting there was no time to wait.
- He instantly asked for a meeting to discuss the pressing issue.
- The workers instantly responded to the emergency alert.
- They instantly pressed the button to stop the machine when it malfunctioned.