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The phrase "about three seconds" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a duration of time that is approximately three seconds long.
Example: "The light will change in about three seconds, so be ready to go."
Alternatives: "approximately three seconds" or "roughly three seconds".
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In moving scenarios, nodes stopped at corners for about three seconds before moving again.
It takes about three seconds.
"For about three seconds.
About three seconds, was the answer.
It lasts about three seconds.
Took him about three seconds to backtrack.
Disconnecting takes only about three seconds.
"About three seconds," was the swift reply.
It was fun for about three seconds," he jokes.
In human babies, it took about three seconds.
Three cop cars were there in about three seconds.
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