blink

Example Sentences

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Twenty years later, she says the time between the original and the sequel feels like a blink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

When Villa were criticised for resting key players in their home defeat by Tottenham before the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Emery did not blink.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If you were on the grand jury, can you blink twice if you were under duress?

From Slate • May 2, 2026

“Both U.S. and Iran may be trying to shore up leverage and playing a game of who blink first,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In Max’s experience, computers always returned search results in the blink of an eye.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix