have a minute/moment/second
idiom
: have a short period of time available (for something)
Do you have a minute/moment/second? I have a few things I'd like to discuss with you.
Examples of have a minute/moment/second in a Sentence
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Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2024
If the Petitioner were so irresponsible and created such an unsafe home environment for the parties’ minor child, why would the Respondent desperately want to have a second baby with the Petitioner?
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Martinis continue to have a moment, but kick the classic drink up with a few dashes of jalapeno simple syrup.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024
The couple is hoping to have a second child soon, perhaps without the help of a doula this time.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
In December 2022, Zaya and Dufren debated whether or not to have a second child on an episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
The all-Democratic council has long worked to help those who served their time have a second chance at success.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
Depending on what the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas decide, the Sharks might have a second.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Threapleton and Vuorinen also have a second daughter, Georgia.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2024
If the Petitioner were so irresponsible and created such an unsafe home environment for the parties’ minor child, why would the Respondent desperately want to have a second baby with the Petitioner?
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Martinis continue to have a moment, but kick the classic drink up with a few dashes of jalapeno simple syrup.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024
The couple is hoping to have a second child soon, perhaps without the help of a doula this time.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
In December 2022, Zaya and Dufren debated whether or not to have a second child on an episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
The all-Democratic council has long worked to help those who served their time have a second chance at success.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
Depending on what the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas decide, the Sharks might have a second.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Threapleton and Vuorinen also have a second daughter, Georgia.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
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