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Example Sentences

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The launch will stream live on SpaceX’s website and X account, starting five minutes before launch time.

From Los Angeles Times

The faint sputter of a motorcar came from down the street, and a few minutes later a train on Alameda rattled on the rails as it headed to the railyard just beyond Chinatown.

From Literature

Placing a long-distance call requires being on hold for up to five minutes sometimes, as a network of operators across the country snake the call to its destination.

From Literature

“Ten minutes earlier, or 10 seconds later, and I would have been there. It would have got me too,” Jishi said.

From Los Angeles Times

Before questions, however, the oldest elected president in American history spoke for 40 minutes on pretty much any subject that came to mind.

From Barron's