every second

idiom

: 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.

: every moment

I enjoyed every second of her visit.

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Tracking each of these every second, the W1 records 70,000 measurements a day—critical for those with chronic conditions. —

Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 His words are a powerful reminder of the Army of American Productivity’s dynamic momentum, working every second of the day to create, innovate, and drive our economic engine. —

Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Here are just a few facts: Around the world, there are more than 8.5 billion Google searches per day, or nearly 100,000 search queries every second. —

Nancy Marshall, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Today, two Matchbox cars are sold every second somewhere around the world. —

Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for every second