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[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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There were people who I respect, people from companies we tried to sell the special to, who said, “I wish there were more jokes per minute in those parts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The Lakers’ two most experienced players created a signature moment in the final minute with the Lakers leading by five.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The White House paused plans to send Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan after Tehran held its negotiators back at the last minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It was a worrying display and a further dip in performance given Chelsea did not mount a shot on goal until the 40th minute and were error-prone defensively.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

We’re quiet for a minute, just sipping and chewing.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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