for a second
Example Sentences
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The fall came after the US ambassador to the UN said attacks on Iran had been halted for a second night in a row to give "talks some space".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
An Outlander prequel series, Blood Of My Blood, began in August last year and has been renewed for a second season due to air in September.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I hastened my step to my car, not dawdling for a second to check messages once planted in the driver’s seat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Shares in the European chip maker shed more than 15%, even though the chip maker raised its data-center revenue target for a second time this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
I meet Celia’s eyes for a second, but her face is full of so much pity that I have to look away.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
