minute
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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
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
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
Hang on a minute: Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys in this fantasy scenario?
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“Karli, you will get down off that elephant this minute, and come with me.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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