fraction of a second
Example Sentences
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A smartphone can send data across the world in a fraction of a second.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
It took him a fraction of a second to realize that he was still flying—and alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
It was one of those rare moments when everything aligns perfectly for a fraction of a second - the kind of moment sports photographers dream of capturing.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024
Neutron stars -- the ultra-dense remains of a dead star -- typically rotate at mind-bendingly fast speeds, taking just seconds or even a fraction of a second to fully spin on their axis.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024
Ed Green stood for a fraction of a second, then turned on his heel and marched out of the room.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
