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for a second

ADVERB
momentarily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briefly immediately instantly temporarily
WEAK
for a little while for a minute for a moment for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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While the 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since moving to the Bernabeu, the Spaniards are set for a second successive season without lifting the La Liga title or Champions League.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The show has been renewed for a second season.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The 49-year-old also ran for Council District 9 in 2017, losing to Price, who was running for a second term.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.3%, up for a second consecutive trading day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

We stood there for a second, not saying anything as the noises of the night pressed in around us.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin