every second
idiom
1
: every two
—used to indicate that a repeated activity happens or is done once in two periods
We elect a mayor every second year.
The fair is held every second year.
2
: every moment
I enjoyed every second of her visit.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
My Octopus Teacher Nature documentary lovers will enjoy every second of the Oscar-winning My Octopus Teacher.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
My 15-year-old daughter says f--- every second word.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
From to-do lists to time-blocking, we’re inundated with tips on maximizing every second of the workday.
—Israa Nasir, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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