this second

phrase

: right now : immediately
Get back here this second!

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In theory, rail experts say, this second track could mean dozens of additional Canadian National and Union Pacific freight trains rolling each day through downtown Barrington at 40 miles an hour, up from 20 currently. John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Writing about this second postpartum experience keeps bringing the narrator back to the first, and to the apartment the family will have to leave (after lead poisoning, a rent strike, legal action). Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The first defeat of the season has brought back memories of some of the problems of recent months, putting an end to the good results and positive vibes at the start of this second spell under Jose Mourinho. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 As for the spa, it is expected to open during this second half of the year. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for this second

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“This second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20second. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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