minutes

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By the time crews reached them, Marley and Dai had drifted about two-and-a-half miles in around 25 minutes, from Fontygary Steps to near the Cason by Aberthaw.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s excitement and chaos in equal measures, like the first 15 minutes of a children’s birthday party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The likes of Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue can't all start, but they can be gamechangers if they come on after 70 minutes in 30 degrees heat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bell: I catch usually about 10 minutes of whatever my wife has fallen asleep to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A few minutes earlier, Adams had seen the Irishman ride past shouting for Dr. Harlow, the town physician.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman