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[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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“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

Well, kind of: Let’s stop there for a minute and consider history.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The fixture in Charlotte, North Carolina, had kicked off at 16:00 local time, but was suspended in the 86th minute when lightning struck in the area.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Janet squeezes Maggie’s arms, then looks around for a long minute.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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