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minute

[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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The hour and minute hands glowed in the dark, so the owner could make out the time when returning to her suite at the Paris Ritz after the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Hydration breaks” will be introduced at roughly the 23rd and 67th minute of World Cup matches, finally fulfilling one of the TV networks’ most cherished desires: Chopping up soccer games to get in more commercials!

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

After taking the lead in the 9th minute through Julián Quiñones, the home side created few opportunities before the South Africans were reduced to 10 men by a red card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The match was brought to a halt in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off ⁠the pitch, with ⁠spectators told to seek shelter.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For the next minute, Ba’s breathing was the only sound in the room.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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