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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Skarsgård’s Eddie, on the other hand, has no time for ideas, as every second of his day is simply spent trying to meet his family’s own material needs.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The radioactive decay of plutonium is constant – every second of every day for decades.
—Benjamin Roulston, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
And yes, Goodhue enjoyed every second of putting on that taxing defense.
—Pat Ruff, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
Notably, this system updates every second, whereas radars update every 4 seconds; time that's crucial in a situation where aircraft are so close.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The radioactive decay of plutonium is constant – every second of every day for decades.
—Benjamin Roulston, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
And yes, Goodhue enjoyed every second of putting on that taxing defense.
—Pat Ruff, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
Notably, this system updates every second, whereas radars update every 4 seconds; time that's crucial in a situation where aircraft are so close.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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