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Out of nowhere the concerto roams into a world of fancifully skipping minuets before returning more forcefully to the beginning drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

The standout performance comes from Ben Lauer, whose Croquet Man almost minuets, rather than walks, as he sets out his wickets.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

BST04:25 119th over: Pakistan 378 all out A nasty looking blow sustained by Shafiq who, after a few minuets, decides to carry on.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2015

The fourth movement’s minuets were swift and graceful.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2015

An orchestra played minuets in a corner, and servants slipped through the gathered nobles in a dance of their own as they refilled and cleared plates and cups and silverware.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas