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Example Sentences

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Videos on social media "rarely hold people's attention for more than six seconds," said the singer, adding that she has to keep up with this fast pace to stay in touch with her fans.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The Tempo didn’t make things easy, cutting the deficit to two points late and later trailing by just three with 31 seconds remaining and possession of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Kicking and screaming, they won matches they looked like they weren't going to win, dug out key goals in the dying seconds, triumphed over their own mediocrity at times, driven on by Martin O'Neill.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As investors clamored to buy in, with the ensuing volatility triggering a brief trading halt within seconds of the first trade.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I’m not sure how long I stared at that message, but I felt like I aged ten years in a matter of seconds.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin