half a second
Example Sentences
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Piastri was eighth, half a second off the pace set by the Dutchman's 1:32.701.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
They were dropping images so fast and frequently that, as soon as I declined one, another one would be on my screen half a second later.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025
Nuguse had cut nearly half a second off the indoor mile world record, a mark that had stood unchallenged for six years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2025
There is roughly half a second before contact.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
Liam hesitated half a second before flipping his turn signal on.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
