blink of an eye

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V1298 Tau is remarkably young by astronomical standards, at just about 20 million years old -- a blink of an eye compared to the Sun's 4.5-billion-year history.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

The spun-off Sandisk has only been around for the blink of an eye.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Henley’s trick is to change dresses in the blink of an eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Dr Hanel said: "To operate from the US to Scotland with a 120 millisecond lag - a blink of an eye - is truly remarkable."

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Around mid-afternoon, the sun struck the cliffs, and in the blink of an eye, the freezing shadows turned to a stark white glare.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver