in a minute

phrase

: in a very short time : soon
I'll explain that in a minute.

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For this reason, these poisonous mushrooms are more commonly confused with other types of edible mushrooms like chicken of the woods and chanterelles (more on these in a minute). Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 Face the Nation will be back in a minute. CBS News, 7 June 2026 Well, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for one — but more on that in a minute. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 The Athletics, who were among the most successful teams with ABS challenges in spring, have been among the lowest usage teams during regular-season play (more on why that bit them in a minute). Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a minute

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“In a minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20minute. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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