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Example Sentences

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It's something many of us have experienced: You go on your phone to check something and - in the blink of an eye - you've been scrolling for an hour.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

With his foot to the floor, Rosenqvist edged his car in front and took the checkered flag by just 0.02 seconds, barely the blink of an eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

If you were on the grand jury, can you blink twice if you were under duress?

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Its LED eyes blink to signal to human co-workers where it is directing its attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Mama was out first, in her nightgown, running so fast that she was across the garden before Anya could blink.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack