every second

phrase

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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That could become especially valuable when every second affects your exposure. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 To explain the river’s power, Jarrett tells people to imagine 31,200 basketballs, each measuring a little less than a cubic foot, coming toward them every second. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Stafford is physically sound, McVay said, but the 18th-year pro will only practice every second and fourth day of each four-day block in training camp. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 It can only really be described by the faces of anguish and pure joy on the face of English supporters who have watched every second of their team’s campaign this summer – often packing pubs in the earlier hours for the chance to celebrate together. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for every second

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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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