half-minute

British  

noun

1. 1. 30 seconds

   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-minute lead

2. a short period of time; moment

   I'll be a half-minute

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Example Sentences

An injury to tailback Dillon Johnson caused a clock stoppage that would give the Longhorns an additional half-minute of time.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

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

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

It did calm me a bit, having something to do, and Sander was as good as his word, though he got me to the stage with a scant half-minute to spare.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood