every second
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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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Conor McGill, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Conor McGill, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Before picking up a microphone and putting lyrics to the beats of Anthony Davis, AKA Ant, Sean Michael Daley was a courier driver, loving every second of it.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Read on for a full schedule of the 2026 Westminster Dog Show and how to watch every second.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This lets drivers focus on what’s coming far ahead — essential when every second counts.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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