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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Harvey, who has decided not to play sports in college, is soaking up every second of his final season.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The East Coast has had a cold winter—cold enough that even Niagara Falls, which at its peak sees over 3,000 tons of water drop 32 feet every second, has been affected.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
In a medical emergency, every second matters.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The East Coast has had a cold winter—cold enough that even Niagara Falls, which at its peak sees over 3,000 tons of water drop 32 feet every second, has been affected.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
In a medical emergency, every second matters.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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