minutes

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"Most pro-inflammatory mediators have a very short half-life, meaning they only last for minutes, not hours."

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Monday off Sandy Avenue and raced toward nearby homes within minutes, destroying one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Season the skirt steak with salt and black pepper, then sear in batches until deeply browned around the edges, about 2–3 minutes per side.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

In six months, he's had three minutes for Bournemouth against Manchester United on 20 March, 12 minutes against Newcastle United on 18 April and four minutes against Crystal Palace on 3 May.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

We’d choose a cozy spot—in the living room or out on the deck if the weather was warm—and all four of us would read quietly for thirty minutes.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison