minute by minute

phrase

: very quickly as time passes
Things kept changing minute by minute.

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As the traffic environment changes minute by minute, AVs and other stakeholders can see and adapt to these changes thanks to the continuous, open and real-time data that cities and transportation agencies provide. Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minute by minute

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“Minute by minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minute%20by%20minute. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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