as in minute
a very small space of time
within an eyeblink I accepted their offer on the house
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Noun
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After beating Wiggins again, Richardson threw the ball to Mitchell’s back shoulder, and the receiver flipped his hips at the last second to make a fingertip grab while simultaneously dragging his toes inbound to complete the catch.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Amed Rosario added an RBI single in the second, as did Cody Bellinger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even clean, quiet moments are disrupted with intrusive thoughts, a pang of anxiety appearing when one least expects it.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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Smith said the most difficult moment of her life was burying her daughter.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Eyeblink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeblink. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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