But they hadn't moved in unison, giving me valuable seconds to elbow the one on my right and drive him off.

A bad dive off the blocks during a swimming race can cost you valuable seconds.

Engine power is more a curse than blessing, and being too throttle happy may cause valuable seconds to be lost.

The Shadow waited, despite the loss of valuable seconds.

Picking the feet out from the same side can save valuable seconds.

One glance at the clock apprised him of the fact that he had already lost valuable seconds.

This delay cost him 2-3 valuable seconds and, it was thought at the time, perhaps the race.

If she'd stopped to dig it out from the back of the cupboard she would have lost valuable seconds.

But the referee began a new count, giving Tunney valuable seconds to clear his head.

Then you'll no longer need to waste those valuable seconds spent waiting for the elevator.