blinks
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of blinks
C19: from blink , because the flowers do not fully open and thus seem to blink at the light
Example Sentences
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“When one blinks, will the rest stop investing in the buildout?”
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“He could break down a play, like, ‘If you steer him left he’ll only drive 16% of the time, if he blinks twice he’s shooting,’” Myers said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
In many cases, blinks were treated as unwanted interruptions and removed from the data.
From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025
We look at each other, waiting to see who blinks first.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
She blinks, looking over at me, her eyes clearing.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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