half a second
Example Sentences
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He had been in the lead when the race entered its final 10 laps, more than half a second ahead of Pato O’Ward—his rival on track, and the best man at his wedding.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Another British Olympic swimmer, Emily Barclay, won the women's 50m freestyle in 24.09, around half a second slower than the world record.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Leerdam had earlier set down a time of 37.15sec but Kok powered through the line in her skate against the American Erin Jackson to go more than half a second faster.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
They were dropping images so fast and frequently that, as soon as I declined one, another one would be on my screen half a second later.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025
Benny considered this for about half a second.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
