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Example Sentences

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Over the next 30 minutes, the storm would worsen and the three waterways that surround Mystic would all flood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

She and others who sample potential menu items don’t try them until they’ve sat or been driven around in a car for 45 minutes, to better mimic the experience of the diner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

People can opt to avoid the staircase and walk around the building to get to their destination - but it could add extra minutes to their journey.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A widely respected Israeli news outlet tonight described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening a security cabinet meeting with just five minutes notice, shortly before the ceasefire announcement was made.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I repeat, distracted, looking at the small handful of coins in my palm, calculating how many minutes of conversation I can buy.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse