as in minute
a very small space of time
in a New York minute she had signed the contract and was off on her first assignment
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Recent Examples of New York minute
For a hot New York minute, Bella is back on a nostalgia trip and all is right in the world.
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 15 July 2024
The Yankees put six runs on the Kauffman Stadium scoreboard in a proverbial New York minute en route to an 11-5 victory in the third game of a four-game series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
Nobody is suggesting, for a New York minute, that Mets fans of this generation love Pete Alonso the way Mets fans once loved the great Tom Seaver.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2024
But the momentum, and the lead vanished in a New York minute when the Yankees scored four times the very next frame to take control and hand the Guardians a 13-4 loss in the opener of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 July 2022
On its face, Jeffries would be perfectly suited to address the New York headache in a New York minute.
—Fox News, 23 May 2022
However, El’s world changes in a New York minute.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 May 2022
Mike White has come from obscurity to stardom in a New York minute after leading a win in his first NFL start.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2021
These candidates who don't look like most past mayors are worthy of consideration for more than a New York minute.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 27 May 2021
Alice Newbold, Vogue, 15 July 2024
The Yankees put six runs on the Kauffman Stadium scoreboard in a proverbial New York minute en route to an 11-5 victory in the third game of a four-game series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
Nobody is suggesting, for a New York minute, that Mets fans of this generation love Pete Alonso the way Mets fans once loved the great Tom Seaver.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2024
But the momentum, and the lead vanished in a New York minute when the Yankees scored four times the very next frame to take control and hand the Guardians a 13-4 loss in the opener of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 July 2022
On its face, Jeffries would be perfectly suited to address the New York headache in a New York minute.
—Fox News, 23 May 2022
However, El’s world changes in a New York minute.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 May 2022
Mike White has come from obscurity to stardom in a New York minute after leading a win in his first NFL start.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2021
These candidates who don't look like most past mayors are worthy of consideration for more than a New York minute.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for New York minute
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This Roomba sweeps and sucks up dust for 120 minutes on a single charge.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Denver has given up an average time to pressure of 2.89 seconds, tied for third in the league, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Each of these movies was smart, exciting, and relevant to the present moment, with a point of view that centered the daily struggles of ordinary folks.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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But one thing everyone can probably agree on is the importance of being there for your kids’ most important moments.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Your vote for me in this General Election was not against someone, but a demand that California becomes the heartbeat of America again.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Irregular heart rhythms: Medically known as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats can sometimes cause the heart to work less effectively, potentially leading to heart failure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“New York minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/New%20York%20minute. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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