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Example Sentences

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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

If there are any setbacks, they could lead to a wasted season in the blink of an eye.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"I just want to blink and have it all done and over. I don't even want to think about the next steps," Kiana said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She had the kind of face that wouldn’t blink if a spaceship landed in front of her and a herd of chickens flew out the door.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova