for a count of

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used to indicate a duration measured by counting

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Examples (10)

  • Raise your leg and hold it there for a count of ten.
  • Inhale slowly for a count of four, then exhale for a count of six.
  • The dancers paused for a count of three before spinning.
  • He had to hide his eyes for a count of fifty while we hid.
  • Lean into the stretch and hold the position for a count of thirty.
  • When checking for a pulse, feel the artery for a count of at least ten seconds.
  • The chemical reaction was timed for a count of one hundred, measured by a metronome.
  • Whisk the eggs vigorously for a count of twenty to incorporate air.
  • Now, everybody clap your hands for a count of eight!
  • The children held their breath underwater for a surprising count of twenty-five.