at the 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
Other hassles include hospitals sometimes canceling contracts at the last minute, even after a nurse has arrived in town, said Rachel Altum, who helps run a Facebook group and an annual conference for travel nurses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
She was reportedly scheduled to show up at the Orlando, Florida, stop in February, but that was canceled at the last minute.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Aimee and her dad were going to Los Angeles, but her mom, at the last minute, had to go to New York for a meeting.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
