as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
a day trader who is used to making split-second decisions
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as in minute
a very small space of time
a devastating accident can cause everything in your life to change in a split second
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Recent Examples of split-second
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The man then made the split-second decision to climb off the ride.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The impulse pauses for a split second before spreading down the bundle of His into the left and right branches within each ventricle.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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One of the individuals seated in the front of the Tesla was extracted from the vehicle by a resident who was passing by, troopers said, KRON reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The man then made the split-second decision to climb off the ride.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The steering is sure but not overly sharp, the acceleration is solid but not hasty, the brakes stop you in a split second.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The impulse pauses for a split second before spreading down the bundle of His into the left and right branches within each ventricle.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Don’t expect instantaneous results from LED therapy, says Matney.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Through ambient listening and real-time decision support, AI can provide these professionals instantaneous access to comprehensive information, enabling them to deliver more accurate, empathetic, and effective service.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This needs to take under 5 minutes but leave everyone feeling motivated.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But there was no real high drama or high comedy in those final 20 minutes.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sightings, which have sparked unease in affected communities, have not been linked to foreign interference or immediate public safety threats, according to national security officials.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cons: Longer timeline, risk of fragmented, inconsistent systems, limited immediate impact.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pull up a chair—actually, no need to sit, because the answer is so simple that it can be summed up in a few seconds.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are nearly 200,000 frames in a two-hour movie shot at 24 frames per second.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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The instant bond was caught on camera in a video that has over 550,000 views on TikTok.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Murders Become Folk Heroes (Slate) by Elliott Gorn To the dismay of many, alleged murderer Luigi Mangione has become an instant folk hero.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Dec. 2024
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Disney Wished For Moore Sliding doors moment: How’s this for an earth-shattering move… that ultimately didn’t happen?Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments from the film: A history of abuse Elton describes his parents as violent.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Locating Survivors In Rubble Imagine transforming NASA’s FINDER technology—which detects heartbeats through 30 feet of rubble—from ground units into drone networks.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Read more What 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Miss About Retired Host Pat Sajak Second time's the charm with the defibrillator, and doctors find a heartbeat.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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