precious seconds

Examples (10)

• She had wasted a few precious seconds.
• Every one of those precious seconds counted during the rescue operation.
• We can't afford to lose any more precious seconds if we want to catch the train.
• The doctor worked quickly, knowing that precious seconds could save a life.
• He spent his last precious seconds writing a farewell letter.
• Don't squander these precious seconds; make them count.
• The athlete pushed harder, trying to shave off those precious seconds from his time.
• In the final precious seconds of the game, she scored the winning goal.
• The alarm gave them just enough precious seconds to evacuate the building safely.
• Even a few precious seconds of quiet contemplation can be incredibly restorative.