split second

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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

For a split second, the lights, the crowd and his energy aligned perfectly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

A split second after “Action!” was called, I darted across the hall to a better spot and ran through the frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

In the split second after it happened, I cursed myself for believing even for one moment that I was really allowed to be happy.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler