for a minute
Example Sentences
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"I thought, 'I'm going to apply' – I never thought for a minute I'd hear anything back," said Tammy.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
If something’s sticky or stubborn, let it sit with a damp cloth for a minute before wiping; it saves you from unnecessary scrubbing.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
I’m so happy I’ve been doing it for a long time, because for a minute it scared me.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is the kind of lightweight, harmless and ephemeral entertainment that allows us to be escape artists from reality for a minute, so go ahead and indulge.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
We’re quiet for a minute, and Avery gulps down the rest of her juice.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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