split second

Example Sentences

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"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

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

To be aware of, 'I'm on the ball here so this is what we trained' - but you have to think that in a split second.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

I’m on my feet in a split second.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone