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minute

[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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Well, kind of: Let’s stop there for a minute and consider history.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The hour and minute hands glowed in the dark, so the owner could make out the time when returning to her suite at the Paris Ritz after the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While dozens of fans have reported issues with travel permits being revoked at the last minute, thousands have already completed the journey.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Eventually, one minute was agreed as a compromise.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

After struggling another minute, I surrender the packet and find myself briefly mesmerized by the sight of him tearing open the package with his teeth.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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