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The episode was so crammed with top celebrities who showed up to share a last moment with the comedian that it extended nearly 30 minutes beyond its usual one-hour run time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

When I sit down to meal plan, I open my grocery list in one tab and my supermarket’s app in another and let them flirt with each other for a few minutes.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The players who fulfilled their core commitments on Friday, but left after 15 minutes, will not be punished.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

With just minutes remaining Tuesday night, New York trailed by 22 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I’ve scarcely made it home and past Mom’s regular “how was your swim” line of questioning when she texts three times in a span of two minutes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam