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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With parallel propulsion testing underway, thousands of data points are collected every second across multiple engines.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Android Emergency Live Video brings real-time awareness to moments when every second matters.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When calling 911, residents realize that every second matters.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Taking these steps now can prevent costly penalties later and, more importantly, ensure that residents and first responders are protected when every second counts.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Android Emergency Live Video brings real-time awareness to moments when every second matters.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
When calling 911, residents realize that every second matters.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Taking these steps now can prevent costly penalties later and, more importantly, ensure that residents and first responders are protected when every second counts.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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