minutes

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The tank released fumes for about five minutes, and air sensors to detect MMA in the area were set up the next day, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He could also shorten the length of his press conference, from the roughly 45 minutes typically seen under his predecessor Jerome Powell.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The average time spent with each client rose from 51 to 54 minutes, which it said was equivalent to about 150 extra hours of adviser time overall.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Does it encourage her dream, or take eight minutes to put them down?

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s about ten minutes later when the line finally settles down and he waves for me to come inside the shoe rental room.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold