at the last moment
Example Sentences
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In 2022, Schlamminger was ready to reveal the result but stopped at the last moment after realizing that a subtle air pressure effect could influence the measurement.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
That enabled them to flick on their air-defense radars at the last moment, so U.S. pilots would have little time to react—a tactic pilots came to call a “SAMbush.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Their defensive line has also been seen trying to catch opponents offside by stepping up at the last moment.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025
I give a respectful nod and turn to go, but at the last moment I can’t resist tossing the container of berry juice over my shoulder.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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