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[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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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

While dozens of fans have reported issues with travel permits being revoked at the last minute, thousands have already completed the journey.

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

Hang on a minute: Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys in this fantasy scenario?

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

SJ sized up Kathy for a minute, then pointed at the frybread with her lips.

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




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