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Recent Examples of tick The spotters stand at the end of each of the aisles of the theatre-like seating area, with their backs to the horses and their eyes scanning the crowd for the slightest tick of movement to signal a bid. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 All have been given the tick of approval by AP, with the in-house team following a meticulous authentication process. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 What makes their offenses tick doesn’t always show up in the box score. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The more satisfying tick on the stat sheet would come five plays later, after returner Nikko Remigio fumbled a punt back to Los Angeles. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

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In laboratory tests, a one-minute electrical stimulation using a standard 9-volt battery killed more than 80% of bacterial cells within three hours, according to the researchers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
For an easier first taste of the mountain, enjoy the 35-minute walk to Baoguo Temple, then continue about a half mile along the stone trail to Fuhu Temple.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of minute

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Jones-Priest ran it in again from a yard out and Gabe Guevera booted a 27-yard field goal with five seconds left before the intermission to give Martin a 17-3 lead at the break.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Washington Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of second

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While a plurality of viewers seemed genuinely fascinated by the three-week-long trip, even during less-exciting moments, Dykes noticed that some expressed a morbid glee for destructive content.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
William Allain, whose moment was virtually destroyed by a racist, homophobic GOP slander campaign, followed.

— Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of moment

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During stress, hormones like adrenaline narrow your blood vessels narrow and speed up your heartbeat.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026
The brothers shared the recording with Italian cardiologist Achille Dogliotti, whose examination reportedly led him to conclude that the sounds were consistent with strained breathing and an elevated human heartbeat.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026

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