last minute

Example Sentences

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He does, however, point out some drawbacks: either the trip is often cancelled at the last minute, or the drivers don't answer calls.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Before Naked Drummer came to meet me for our first date, he called at the last minute and said the following:

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The two sides were close to a settlement last week, but discussions fell apart at the last minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"It is the most exhilarating feeling in the world when it comes at the last minute out of nowhere," he said over the radio.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

At the last minute Liyana begged Rafik to spend the night in the village with her.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye