half-a-minute

BEIJING Haley Ishimatsu had about a half-a-minute to talk Wednesday before heading off to rest for the semifinals of the women's 10-meter platform diving competition.

American platform divers advance to semifinals 2008

The vehicle came to the junction of the four ways half-a-minute before the carrier reached the same spot, and crossed directly in his front, proceeding by the lane on the other side.

A Pair of Blue Eyes 2006

Count the pulse, if at all possible, for _half-a-minute_.

Papers on Health John Kirk

Bunce placed a stool for him to stretch his legs on, and in half-a-minute he was fast asleep.

Round the World in Seven Days Herbert Strang

In half-a-minute he had caught up the train, and slowed down to make sure of the direction in which the railway ran.

Round the World in Seven Days Herbert Strang

Feeling will be the best guide, but even a dip of half-a-minute will do good.

Papers on Health John Kirk

Two minute rounds, and half-a-minute in between, and I'm the referee; so, if anybody fouls the other chap, I'll stop the fight.

The Politeness of Princes and Other School Stories 1928

Susan, angered past the power of reasonable speech, remained silent for half-a-minute, holding the back of a chair with both hands, and looking gravely into Ella's face.

Saturday's Child Kathleen Thompson Norris 1923

Just half-a-minute, my young friend, and we’ll give you a polishing that shall keep your curls on for the next ten years!

XXII. Some Old Scenes, and Some New People 1917

All these disconnected thoughts flashed through his mind in something under half-a-minute, and then Varick made his pleasant little speech, welcoming the people there, and saying he hoped there would ensue a long and pleasant connection between them.

From out the Vasty Deep Marie Belloc Lowndes 1907