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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Because in the race against stroke, every second counts.
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Provide them with a clear roadmap to maximize efficiencies across the store to hit timing expectations, especially for time-sensitive campaigns where every second counts.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The City Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., according to the city’s website.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That’s what it’s supposed to sound like, and these guys are loving every second.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Provide them with a clear roadmap to maximize efficiencies across the store to hit timing expectations, especially for time-sensitive campaigns where every second counts.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The City Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., according to the city’s website.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That’s what it’s supposed to sound like, and these guys are loving every second.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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