split second

Example Sentences

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For very small particles, the entire event lasts only a split second before the material completely burns up.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"Timothy turned back, and in only a split second he immediately hugged Shahin," recalled Reza.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"It all happened so fast, in a split second," Sausan recounted.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

A split second after “Action!” was called, I darted across the hall to a better spot and ran through the frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Again she caught my eye and held her finger to her thin lips, just for a split second, before they curled back in a mischievous smile.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline