half-minute
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30 seconds
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( as modifier )
a half-minute lead
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a short period of time; moment
I'll be a half-minute
Example Sentences
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He became the oldest player in NBA Finals history to appear in a game when he checked in for the final half-minute of Game 3 on Wednesday night.
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023
Irving, who made 11 of 12 shots in the fourth quarter, had a 3 in the final half-minute, soon after a turnover by Doncic.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023
Both groups saw improvements in their 10k paces, and the average time for runners in the polarized plan improved by an additional half-minute.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2023
She spends the first half-minute or so introducing herself as an Apache and the president of the Native American Affirmative Image Committee.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2022
Day couldn’t have gone far—he has less than a half-minute lead on me.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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