as in seconds
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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Noun
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According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Rest 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat from the top.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident aboard a cruise ship this year, according to Cruise Junkie — the most recent being less than a week ago.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Season-to-date, the league’s deliveries are now down 4% compared with the analogous period in 2023, which marks a considerable turnaround from the pre-holiday 21% drop.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Minutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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