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a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Brown, Springsteen interrupted his second of three encores by dramatically collapsing onto a stretcher borne by two stage hands who carried him off.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s two in the second verse.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The commission then took up the comprehensive plan change request for a vote, but even though Hoefs made a motion to recommend approval, the other commissioners did not second it.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Is 10 seconds to get anyone to protect the president good enough, 20 seconds to get him off the stage?
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Brown, Springsteen interrupted his second of three encores by dramatically collapsing onto a stretcher borne by two stage hands who carried him off.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Included among them, earning his scholarship at the end of his redshirt freshman season in 2022 and then later being a second-team All-American as a junior in 2024 and first-team All-SEC selection last season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s two in the second verse.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Frelick scored the go-ahead run when Brice Turang grounded to second on a chopper that bounced over the head of Rogers.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The commission then took up the comprehensive plan change request for a vote, but even though Hoefs made a motion to recommend approval, the other commissioners did not second it.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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Melton took an awkward step and went down, then scrambled back to the base and was assisted off the field.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Eighth grader Destiny Cornelius, 15, saw the driver holding a nebulizer and helped administer the medication, while 13-year-old McKenzy Finch assisted.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Raptors were aided by 36 free throw attempts (making 27), 21 offensive rebounds and 17 Cleveland turnovers.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carter also co-founded a non-profit in his community called The Local Voice, which aided women fighting breast cancer.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That can range from an extra $5 for the same-day delivery of flowers to $20 for overnight chocolates.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s office says the measure would provide additional tax revenue for the city and extra beds for visitors during the 2028 Summer Olympics, with the measure expiring at the end of that year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the broad picture, district budgets throughout the state are likely to be a little larger, level or somewhat smaller — and schools could yet receive a big boost by the time the state’s budget is adopted in June.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a reason Pete Carroll adopted that strategy up in Seattle with the Seahawks.—
Tracy Kimball,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The measures were reinforced over the past 24 hours on the city’s outskirts with additional forces stationed along key airport access routes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, with Stanton presumably vacating the DH spot, the switch-hitting, defensively-subpar Domínguez, who is better from the left side, can help the Bombers against a string of right-handed starting pitchers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Moon steadies Jupiter’s influence, helping practical decisions create emotional ease.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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