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minute

[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /






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"Might have gotten cut off," Trump said as he waited a full minute for the signal to return.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Fire trucks surrounded the building pumping 1,000 gallons of water a minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But they said he was a challenge for supervisors and frustrated line prosecutors and federal agents, frequently turning in work late or at the last minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the BMA ended the talks, saying the terms of the pay progression element had been "watered down" at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m up to thirty-two words per minute with eighty percent accuracy.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu