not lose a minute
Example Sentences
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Ere long Mr. Jerrold, anxious to conciliate the millionnaire, and full of curiosity, did not lose a minute after he read the note in going to him.
From May Brooke by Dorsey, Anna Hanson
Those who love her most will not lose a minute in explaining that situation.
From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine
There I did not lose a minute; they had been duly apprised of my coming and I found Watson the managing clerk already waiting for me.
From A Queen's Error by Curties, Henry
A few of Wilson's words drifted over to the others; "…not asking you to take my word … to some person of authority … not lose a minute about it…."
From Tom of the Raiders by Bishop, Austin
He strode away and Miss Bibby did not lose a minute in following his advice.
From In the Mist of the Mountains by Macfarlane, J.