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a moment in favor of surveillance

Pronunciation: /ə ˈmoʊmənt ɪn ˈfeɪvər əv sərˈveɪləns/; Part of speech: phrase; Definition: A short period when public opinion or decision-making supports the use of monitoring systems or observation.; Collocations: brief moment in favor of surveillance, public moment in favor of surveillance, political moment in favor of surveillance; Examples: The recent crime wave created a moment in favor of surveillance, leading to more cameras being installed. / After the incident, there was a brief moment in favor of surveillance before privacy concerns resurfaced.

to feel pressed

Pronunciation: /tə fiːl prest/; Part of speech: verb phrase; Definition: To feel under time pressure or urgency.; Collocations: feel pressed for time, feel pressed to respond, feel pressed to decide; Examples: I feel pressed for time, so I can’t chat right now. / She felt pressed to give an answer, even though she wasn’t ready.

only an instant ago

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnli ən ˈɪnstənt əˈɡoʊ/; Part of speech: phrase; Definition: Just a very short time before now.; Collocations: happened only an instant ago, remember only an instant ago, seen only an instant ago; Examples: It feels like the baby was born only an instant ago, but she’s already walking. / He was here only an instant ago — he must have stepped outside.

to reflect on

Pronunciation: /tə rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/; Part of speech: phrasal verb; Definition: To think deeply or carefully about something.; Collocations: reflect on a decision, reflect on the past, reflect on your actions; Examples: I often reflect on my childhood and the lessons I learned. / The meeting gave us time to reflect on our progress.

fleeting

Pronunciation: /ˈfliːtɪŋ/; Part of speech: adjective; Definition: Lasting for a very short time.; Collocations: fleeting moment, fleeting glimpse, fleeting thought; Examples: I had a fleeting glimpse of the celebrity before the crowd blocked my view. / Happiness can be fleeting if we don’t appreciate it.

out and about

Pronunciation: /aʊt ənd əˈbaʊt/; Part of speech: idiom; Definition: Going to different places, usually for leisure or errands.; Collocations: be out and about, spend the day out and about, get out and about; Examples: I’ve been out and about all afternoon, running errands. / It’s good to see you out and about after your surgery.

to come in … colors

Pronunciation: /tə kʌm ɪn ˈkʌlərz/; Part of speech: phrasal verb phrase; Definition: To be available in different colors (the blank is filled with the specific colors).; Collocations: come in many colors, come in bright colors, come in pastel colors; Examples: This jacket comes in three colors: black, navy, and beige. / The shoes come in a variety of colors to suit different tastes.