from one minute to the next

phrase

: very quickly as time passes
Things kept changing from one minute to the next.

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Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. — Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026 Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026 Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from one minute to the next

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“From one minute to the next.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20one%20minute%20to%20the%20next. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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