split second
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The new evidence also shows the ball did not touch his head, although because it all happened in a split second it is conceivable he was not aware of that.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
For very small particles, the entire event lasts only a split second before the material completely burns up.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
"It all happened so fast, in a split second," Sausan recounted.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
These monumental changes arrived in a split second, and I’ve replayed the fall in my mind countless times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
For a split second, Axel adds this fact to the growing list in his head.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
