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at the last moment

PHRASE

finally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already belatedly eventually someday sooner or later subsequently ultimately

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

after a while after all as a sequel at last at length at long last at the eleventh hour at the end despite delay in conclusion in spite of all in the eleventh hour in the long run sometime tardily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

WEAK

doubtfully dubiously inconclusively

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

Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard expects to spend the holiday in London—until he’s assigned, at the last moment, to investigate an incident in snowy Kent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

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 put my back to the big pine tree and waved my red jacket in front of the bull-man, thinking I’d jump out of the way at the last moment.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

at the last moment

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