not lose a minute
Example Sentences
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For both of us, thought Rosalind, were determined to begin at once and not lose a minute.
From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend
It was Nell's idea that Nelse Ackerman would not lose a minute next morning; and sure enough, Peter found a note on the dressing-table: "Wait for me, I want to see you."
From 100%: the Story of a Patriot by Sinclair, Upton
I did not lose a minute, but put on my hat and ran downstairs.
From John Marsh's Millions by Hornblow, Arthur
"I could not lose a minute," she said.
From King Midas: a Romance by Sinclair, Upton
Glad I did not lose a minute after seeing the ground in asking Maxwell and Methuen to make me some trench mortars.
From Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Hamilton, Ian, Sir
