opening minute

Frequency: 6.59.8 per million words

Refers to the first moments of an event or period.

minuteADJECTIVE + minute (sense: time unit)

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opening

Examples (10)

  • The team scored in the opening minute of the game.
  • The speaker captured everyone's attention in the opening minute of her speech.
  • There was a moment of silence in the opening minute of the ceremony.
  • The director set a tense mood from the opening minute of the film.
  • He knew it would be a tough negotiation after the opening minute.
  • The stock market saw a sharp decline in the opening minute of trading.
  • She felt an instant connection within the opening minute of their conversation.
  • The protestors erupted in cheers during the opening minute of the rally.
  • Despite the technical difficulties in the opening minute, the concert was a success.
  • Every opening minute of a new project sets the tone for its progress.