every second
idiom
1
: every two
—used to indicate that a repeated activity happens or is done once in two periods
We elect a mayor every second year.
The fair is held every second year.
2
: every moment
I enjoyed every second of her visit.
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The market launched on July 9, and from here will take place every second and fourth Wednesday of the month through the end of October.
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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
This tragedy underscores the importance of having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Before long, waves were crashing every second and a half, Gordon said.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
But every second leading up to it is as riveting and staggering as any filmmaker should be legally capable of.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
This tragedy underscores the importance of having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Before long, waves were crashing every second and a half, Gordon said.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
But every second leading up to it is as riveting and staggering as any filmmaker should be legally capable of.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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“Every second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20second. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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