a brief instant

Examples (10)

• For a brief instant, I thought she was going to fall.
• The magician disappeared for a brief instant, then reappeared on the other side of the stage.
• In a brief instant of clarity, he understood the complex problem.
• Her fear vanished for a brief instant when she saw his reassuring smile.
• He paused for a brief instant, weighing his options carefully.
• The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief instant.
• For a brief instant, the crowd went silent, awaiting the verdict.
• The child's sadness lifted for a brief instant as a butterfly landed on her hand.
• We only had a brief instant to exchange glances before the train pulled away.
• The camera captured the rare bird in flight for just a brief instant.