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Example Sentences

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In short, relying on a relatively small number of highly sophisticated, hugely expensive ships that can be taken out in the blink of an eye is now considered a bad idea.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Certainly not from the game itself; basketball moves fast, and a bummer can become a bust in a blink.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

It's something many of us have experienced: You go on your phone to check something and - in the blink of an eye - you've been scrolling for an hour.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Forcing it to blink is not a costless enterprise, but buckling is not costless either.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The lights in the building began to blink back on one after the other.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste