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for a second

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a minute for a moment for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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Or will England, led by Harry Kane, finally end the country's 60-year wait for a second major international championship following their lone 1966 World Cup victory?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

With MLB backing the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, or AUSL, for a second season and Ng back to steer it, sustainable professional softball is starting to feel real.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. has missed the tournament just once since then, and will play host to the World Cup for a second time this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Before he passed sentence, the judge said it was obvious how "excruciating" it must have been for the victim to come back to court for a second time.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Suddenly I felt Regan’s sharp elbow digging into my ribs for a second time, and I glanced over to see her smiling cheerfully back our new classmates.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

for a second

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