every second
idiom
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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And, needless to say, Tobi was enjoying every second.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
What this means is some young neutron stars can spin as fast as 700 times every second.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 July 2025
When the unexpected happens, a swift and strategic response is essential—every second counts, and every step must be deliberate to limit the fallout and begin recovery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Lawyers in the Library series offers free consultations at the downtown Santori library in Aurora every second Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
What this means is some young neutron stars can spin as fast as 700 times every second.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 July 2025
When the unexpected happens, a swift and strategic response is essential—every second counts, and every step must be deliberate to limit the fallout and begin recovery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Lawyers in the Library series offers free consultations at the downtown Santori library in Aurora every second Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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