last minute

Example Sentences

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"I'm pretty free range," said mother Deng Ju, standing across from the exam hall holding a stack of practice books for her daughter, revising last minute with her friend nearby.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Primavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a "dampener" on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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

“Even after we finally chose the cream, we’d be late, because at the last minute Grandma would panic and drive to Cousin Donna’s to borrow her cream shoes, which had a lower heel.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover