minutes

Example Sentences

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They rallied from 22 points down with less than eight minutes left in regulation to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime in game one of their Eastern Conference finals sweep.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, Raúl Rangel has been the starting goalkeeper during Mexico’s past three warm-up matches, playing the full 90 minutes each time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A lingering Achilles tendon injury has led Tuchel to manage his minutes carefully, but he is first choice.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The process took several minutes and resembled a child learning to fold clothes for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

If I’m not ten minutes early, he thinks I’m late.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam