five-minute spell

Frequency: 4.00.5 per million words

a period lasting five minutes

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Examples (10)

  • After a quick warm-up, he had a five-minute spell on the treadmill.
  • The coach gave the players a five-minute spell to catch their breath.
  • She needed a five-minute spell of quiet time before her next meeting.
  • During his five-minute spell on the pitch, he managed to score a goal.
  • Can I just have a five-minute spell to finish this email?
  • The children were allowed a five-minute spell of free play.
  • He usually takes a five-minute spell to meditate in the morning.
  • We had a brief five-minute spell of sunshine before the rain started again.
  • Even a short five-minute spell of exercise can boost your energy.
  • The teacher gave them a five-minute spell to review their notes.