within minutes

phrase

: within a very short amount of time

We called an ambulance and it arrived within minutes.

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But on this first visit, the chilaquiles arrived within minutes. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 For the first time, messages could dart between continents within minutes. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 Most food allergies flare up within minutes of consumption, but these symptoms came hours after a meal. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Even with the windows cracked, temperatures inside can become dangerous within minutes. — Derek James, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for within minutes

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