split second

Example Sentences

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Boone sprinted onto the piano and launched into the air above May, and in a split second, it was over.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

In that split second, it became so clear to me what I had to do—not only to go to Washington, but I had to pick myself off the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

He said in a split second, after spotting the Israeli missile, he reacted and somehow survived.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2025

"This man made a decision in a split second, which is truly exceptional and for which there should be a lot of appreciation."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

As Barack stepped over the threshold and got promptly sucked into the room, I froze for a split second, then pivoted and fled.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama