not lose a minute
Example Sentences
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We did not lose a minute in getting under way, and we haven’t wasted any time in getting here either.
From The Boys of Crawford's Basin The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of Colorado by Emerson, Chase
They did not lose a minute in changing horses, which took place every ten miles.
From In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant by Verne, Jules
Come, we must not lose a minute, for I couldn't fasten the brute very well.
From The Iron Game A Tale of the War by Keenan, Henry F. (Henry Francis)
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
Lutwyche may get things ready at once, on the chance, and not lose a minute.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
