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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The Knicks needed every second to outlast the Trail Blazers on the road.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The San Dieguito Community Planning Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
One skill that cast members develop is the ability to get through their lines without many pauses or dramatic holds — every second wasted is deducted from the remainder of the show.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The category leader, Moët & Chandon is present in 150 markets, with one bottle popped every second, according to the brand.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The San Dieguito Community Planning Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
One skill that cast members develop is the ability to get through their lines without many pauses or dramatic holds — every second wasted is deducted from the remainder of the show.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The category leader, Moët & Chandon is present in 150 markets, with one bottle popped every second, according to the brand.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for every second
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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