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tick

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as in minute

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Recent Examples of tick The Virginia startup just announced that its hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft has scored a very important tick of approval from the FAA. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 An infection starts when a female fly lays eggs after being attracted to the smell of a wound, but the opening can be as small as the size of a tick bite. — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 However, Terminix is our top pick specifically for termite treatment, and Mosquito Joe is our top pick for mosquito and tick control. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Even a tick bite can host an infestation, Aaron Grady, executive director of the Houston Humane Society shelter, said during a webinar on the screwworm. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

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Croix Bethune scored a one-touch equalizer in the 52nd minute and Temwa Chawinga put the hosts ahead of the San Diego Wave with a strike in the 61st.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
This wasn’t just a case of a team scoring a last-minute winner, though.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of minute

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As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Gold is in his 13th year with the Cardinals and in his second as director of college scouting.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of second

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The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Definition of moment

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But the real challenge – and the reason no bird-scale robot has managed this leap before – is the split second in between, when the robot has to shove itself out of the water with nothing but its wings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Yes, the teenager hasn’t impressed as much as other superstars at this tournament, but that could change in a split second.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of split second

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At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Their early live shows were marked by ominous guitar riffs, blast beats, and gruesome antics onstage, feeding into the early signs of a new heavy metal subgenre that would become death metal.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026

Definition of beat

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It can be treated effectively with antibiotics, particularly when caught early, but can cause longer-term problems including arthritis, severe headaches and irregular heartbeat if not.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Fery, a virtually unknown British wild card with a triple-digit ranking, has become the emotional heartbeat of Wimbledon while legitimately diverting some national attention from England’s World Cup quest.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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