eyeblink
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Trey Sweeney was a Dodgers farmhand for a little more than an eyeblink.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
By measuring the number of mutations distinguishing these species, the scientists estimated this novel cell type evolved within the past 20,000 years, "which is just an eyeblink when it comes to evolution," Dr. Bendesky said.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2024
Tuazon became enamored with these worm balls, which unraveled in a few tens of milliseconds—a fraction of an eyeblink.
From Scientific American • Apr. 27, 2023
In an eyeblink, he can flick a sharply angled cross-court volley with a deft touch or rip a backhand passing shot down the line.
From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2022
In his mouth, which seemed to rest in a permanent half smile, hid a long, sticky tongue that slurped up insects in an eyeblink.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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