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Meanings of briefest instant in English

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Usage of briefest instant in English
1
For the briefest instant, the ship stood out in a bright light.
The Blood Ship
2
For the briefest instant there she had felt his need for her.
"Undo": A Novel
3
And for the briefest instant, it almost feels like we're together again.
Dear John
4
For the briefest instant, Laurence's smile intensified when she met Greta's eyes.
"Undo": A Novel
5
The old priest knelt for the briefest instant in reverence to the altar.
In and out of Three Normandy Inns
6
Then at the look in his eyes she faltered for the briefest instant.
Rainbow's End
7
The Greens at Azrael's side change colour for the briefest instant.
Engineering Infinity
8
On the first landing she paused for the briefest instant and looked down.
The Street Called Straight
9
Suns flashed, grew to discs, and were left behind in the briefest instant.
Invaders from the Infinite
10
She stood for the briefest instant regarding Anita and me, holding each other.
Brigands of the Moon
11
The Princess Hildegarde's smile stiffened and her eyes closed for the briefest instant.
Arms and the Woman
12
For the briefest instant he regarded her with uncertainty and a blanch of discomfort.
The Fireman
13
The side of his mouth ticked up in a snarl for the briefest instant.
The black prism
14
For the briefest instant, it seemed as though she was on the point of faltering.
The Hollow of Her Hand
15
For the briefest instant, I felt prickly all over.
The frog princess
16
The hangman closed his eyes for the briefest instant.
The hangman's daughter
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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