within minutes

idiom

: within a very short amount of time
We called an ambulance and it arrived within minutes.

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Players could be contending with several new gameplay concepts or need to learn new abilities within minutes of each other. Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 Peanuts are one of the most common and dangerous food allergens, and for some people, even trace amounts can trigger anaphylaxis, a reaction that can cause throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness within minutes. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The Queen City’s standout newcomer added his own tally within minutes. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 2 Mar. 2025 Charlotte Moore’s decision to quit the BBC has opened up the most powerful creative job in British television — and within minutes speculation was rampant about who could succeed the outgoing content chief. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within minutes

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“Within minutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20minutes. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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