minutes

Example Sentences

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The process took several minutes and resembled a child learning to fold clothes for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They rallied from 22 points down with less than eight minutes left in regulation to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime in game one of their Eastern Conference finals sweep.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But he was able to train with the team for the first time last Monday and said he believed he could go 90 minutes, if needed, Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The video, the affidavit stated, was taken minutes before the 911 call was made that day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

IT WAS 7:55 in the evening, just a few minutes before the new curfew hour of 8:00.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom