millisecond

Example Sentences

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"I would say they were a millisecond, like the fastest a camera shutter can open and close," added Wiseman, who said the flashes were "white to bluish white."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“As a user,” Krug argues, “I should never have to devote a millisecond of thought to whether things are clickable—or not.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

A millisecond after the doors closed, my friend said, “I think I’m going to call him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

A millisecond used to be a big deal for the world’s quickest traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

They weren't worth a millisecond of her time.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon